Civil Society groups call on EFF to focus on VBS scandal and reflect on race baiting

A coalition of civil society organisations condemns the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) for using violent language and intimidation against the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and journalists. The groups urge the EFF and other political parties to adhere to the Bill of Rights and Constitution, calling for a focus on addressing economic crimes, such as the VBS bank looting and state capture, rather than engaging in divisive race baiting.

• Civil society organisations express deep concern over threats and intimidation from the EFF against partners like the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) and journalists reporting on financial scandals involving EFF leadership.
• The signatories condemn the EFF's use of violent language, undemocratic assaults on social media, and racist pronouncements, calling for all political parties to commit to the Bill of Rights and Constitution.
• The document argues that political focus should shift toward addressing alleged economic crimes, specifically the looting of VBS bank and state capture, which have worsened poverty and inequality in South Africa.

APA

Public Affairs Research Institute (2019). Civil Society groups call on EFF to focus on VBS scandal and reflect on race baiting. https://pari.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Solidarity-with-AKF-and-media-final.pdf

Chicago

Public Affairs Research Institute. Civil Society groups call on EFF to focus on VBS scandal and reflect on race baiting. 2019. https://pari.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Solidarity-with-AKF-and-media-final.pdf.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |author=Public Affairs Research Institute |title=Civil Society groups call on EFF to focus on VBS scandal and reflect on race baiting |date=30 May 2019 |url=https://pari.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Solidarity-with-AKF-and-media-final.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{publicaffairsresearchinstitute2019civil, author = {{Public Affairs Research Institute}}, title = {{Civil Society groups call on EFF to focus on VBS scandal and reflect on race baiting}}, publisher = {Public Affairs Research Institute}, year = {2019}, month = may, url = {https://pari.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Solidarity-with-AKF-and-media-final.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }