The Provincial Government has begun with preparations. However, it is unclear at the moment if the event will take place at the usual venue, the University of the Free State’s Vista Campus in the s.
EFF leader Julius Malema has expressed his displeasure over his party's failure to elect women at its Eastern Cape elective congress, and the snubbing of its only female provincial chairperson in the Free State in favour of a man.
Joined by leaders of some opposition parties at the celebration, EFF supporters came out in numbers and were addressed by party officials, including the EFF commander-in-chief and president, Julius.