EFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu at Memorial Service of Moshe Mphahlele
By Thabo Mosia
EFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu declared that the tragic death of Moshe Mphahlele, the EFF Johannesburg Regional Deputy Secretary and councillor, was not the will of God but a criminal act that must be held accountable. Shivambu made these remarks while addressing a memorial service in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on Wednesday, following Mphahlele’s death during a peaceful community protest on Sunday, 4 August 2024.
The memorial service, held at Sankopano Community Centre, was attended by several senior EFF leaders, including Treasurer General Omphile Maotwe, Gauteng Provincial Chairperson Dunga Nkululeko, and Provincial Secretary Moshe Koma. Members of the EFF Central Command Team, including Commissars Vuyani Pambo, Thembi Msane, and Mgcini Tshwaku, were also present. The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Margaret Arnolds, joined the gathering to pay her respects.
Shivambu emphasised Mphahlele’s dedication to activism and community work, stating, “He did not come for careerist purposes, he did not come because he was looking for a job, he came to be involved in activism and worked for the communities.” The Deputy President highlighted Mphahlele’s significant contributions to the EFF since its inception in 2013, particularly his role in securing the highest votes for the party in Ward 107 during the 2016 Local Government Elections.
The EFF leadership has called for immediate action in response to Mphahlele’s death. Shivambu announced that instructions had been given to terminate the contracts of security companies guarding properties in Marlboro. He also stressed the need for a more disciplined Johannesburg Metro Police Department to address the high crime levels in the city.
Gauteng Provincial Chairperson Nkululeko Dunga issued a statement demanding the immediate allocation of container houses to needy residents in Alexandra. The EFF has also called for the suspension of police officers involved in the incident and the removal of security companies from the area.
The tragic event has reignited discussions about housing allocation and spatial transformation in Johannesburg. Shivambu urged that Mphahlele’s death should serve as a “clarion call for real spatial transformation” in the city and throughout Gauteng.
As investigations into the incident continue, the EFF has vowed to pursue justice for Mphahlele and to honour his legacy by continuing the fight for economic freedom and equitable housing distribution. The party plans to table a motion in the City of Johannesburg Council to demand the immediate allocation of houses to the people of Alexandra.
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