Vuyani Pambo, Head of Presidency for the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), received an official welcome into the Pan-African Parliament during its 2024 session at the headquarters in Midrand, South Africa. The Chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament, Chief Fortune Charumbira, formally introduced Pambo on 16 September 2024.
EFF's @vuyanipambo Receives Official Welcome at Pan African Parliament
The EFF Head of Presidency, Vuyani Pambo, formally welcomed by the Chairperson of the Pan African Parliament, Chief Fortune Charumbira pic.twitter.com/nnvkLLwEyZ
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The Pan-African Parliament, established in 2004 as the legislative body of the African Union (AU), has often struggled to inspire confidence among Pan-Africans. Many feel disillusioned with its impact and the broader AU. However, the EFF’s rising influence in South Africa has sparked optimism, and with Vuyani Pambo now a member, some see hope for renewed vigor within the organization.
The EFF, founded by Julius Malema in 2013, follows a Marxist–Leninist and pan-Africanist ideology, advocating for socio-economic change. Pambo’s presence in the Pan-African Parliament may signal new energy for the institution in the eyes of Pan-Africanists looking for real progress.
