EFF drops gospel artist Betusile Mcinga from 12th anniversary lineup over ANC ties
Renowned gospel artist Betusile Mcinga was booked as part of the artists that will be performing at the EFF's 12th anniversary celebration to be held in Khayelitsha Rugby Stadium, Cape Town, on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
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However, EFF supporters known as 'ground forces' used social media to pressure the EFF to drop him as an act.
They demanded that the party leader remove him from the lineup and find a replacement who is genuinely committed to the EFF.
The reason for Mcinga's removal stems from his public support for the African National Congress (ANC), a political party that often finds itself at odds with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
They argued that as affiliates of the EFF, they contribute financially to the organisation and therefore have a right to dictate how their money is spent and supporting a 'card-carrying member of the ANC' is a slap to the face to them, and they felt that their values and interests were being compromised.
Julius Malema responded to the calls and removed Mcinga from the lineup, and a new and final poster for the event was released with Mcinga removed from the lineup.
Bethusile took to social media to address the concerns from people, stating that people should focus on celebrating the milestone that the party has reached and not the negativity, as he didn't take any offence at his removal from the event.
'Don't make the event about me. It's about celebrating EFF, so I think let's focus on that, not me. Even if I'm there or not doesn't change anything about the 12th anniversary,' he posted.
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