Economists say the EFF's election manifesto is impractical and populist

The manifesto, unveiled this weekend, included major increases in the minimum wages of several professions.

Mineworkers, for example, would have a minimum salary of R12 500.

Another is the proposal to nationalise all land, essentially handing all property over to the state.

Some commentators have expressed concern that this would create opportunities for corruption.

Others have pointed out that the manifesto is a populist document and that it is more aspirational than practicable.

kinda looks the proposals are geared toward the large number of South Africans who still struggle economically.

Whether the EFF’s proposals would actually help these citizens is still up for debate.

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