Malema was the ANCYL president at the time, while Shivambu was its spokesperson.
The EFF leadership are undoubtedly emboldened by the partys early and immediate electoral success.
The EFF managed to outperform established names such as the IFP, Cope and the UDM.
Official results of the 2014 general election. Image: IEC.co.zaSource: UGC
The 2016 municipal elections only served to further embolden the party.
Crucially the party received enough votes in key metros throughout the country to become kingmakers.
The ANC and DA had to woo the EFF to form coalition councils.
This once again gave the EFF an outsized voice compared to its actual size.
Now, to put the nine million votes Malema wants into context.
The party has played a massive role in reshaping the political landscape since the departure of former president Zuma.
Will the EFF reach its lofty goal of nine million votes?
Does it matter if the EFF doesnt reach its target?
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