Economic Freedom Fighters Analysis
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), headed by Julius Malema, has had conflicting and controversial views on the dress code that the South African parliament should adhere to. The choice of attire that the EFF aspire to wear; and the reasons for wearing such articles will be discussed and examined in further detail in this essay. From an EFF point of view their right to freedom of expression F and their right to equality F, could potentially be limited in terms of the limitation clause F entrenched in The Constitution Of The Republic Of South Africa, 1996 (the Constitution).
The right to freedom of expression can be found in Section 16 of the Constitution which allows everyone the right to freely express themselves F. In this case, the EFF are expressing themselves; through wearing red blue-collar working overalls, red berets as well as black gumboots to parliamentary gatherings. The reason behind this style of dress code is, because Malema believes that conforming to a formal suit, which includes a jacket and a tie, is conforming to the ways of the colonial oppressor. The EFF believe that by wearing overalls into parliament, they will be representing the masses …show more content…
They believe that it is seen as disrespectful, as one is expected to wear formal clothing when making decisions that pose an impact on the state, its citizens, as well as delegating with other member states on issues that concern foreign affairs. If the EFF are made to conform to a more formal dress code, this in essence could result in the unlawful limitation of their right to freedom of expression F. In order for the limitation of the EFF’s rights to be justifiable and equitable in an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality and freedom, the limitation clause F must be
The right to freedom of expression can be found in Section 16 of the Constitution which allows everyone the right to freely express themselves F. In this case, the EFF are expressing themselves; through wearing red blue-collar working overalls, red berets as well as black gumboots to parliamentary gatherings. The reason behind this style of dress code is, because Malema believes that conforming to a formal suit, which includes a jacket and a tie, is conforming to the ways of the colonial oppressor. The EFF believe that by wearing overalls into parliament, they will be representing the masses …show more content…
They believe that it is seen as disrespectful, as one is expected to wear formal clothing when making decisions that pose an impact on the state, its citizens, as well as delegating with other member states on issues that concern foreign affairs. If the EFF are made to conform to a more formal dress code, this in essence could result in the unlawful limitation of their right to freedom of expression F. In order for the limitation of the EFF’s rights to be justifiable and equitable in an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality and freedom, the limitation clause F must be