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The Electronic Frontier Foundation announced that Nicole Ozer will succeed Cindy Cohn as executive director starting June 1, after Cohn's 26-year tenure. The leadership change comes amid heightened fights against government surveillance tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations and emerging AI risks. Both leaders emphasized building broader coalitions to protect digital rights.
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EFF leader Julius Malema has rejected speculation of unity with the MK Party ahead of local elections. The talk started after MKP president Jacob Zuma visited his Limpopo home for condolences over his aunt's death.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will argue for a prison term against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema following his conviction on firearm-related charges. The East London Regional Court postponed pre-sentencing proceedings to April 15 and 16. Malema remains defiant, vowing not to retreat from his principles.
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South Africa's Public Protector has ruled that the Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens programme was established without legal authority, leading to maladministration. The report criticizes the recruitment of 6,000 wardens and their involvement in over 51,000 police operations. Premier Panyaza Lesufi plans a 36-month phase-out to retrain them as traffic wardens, but the EFF demands immediate dissolution.