Malema wants those not adding value to the Red Berets and those being retained due to friendships to go.

TheEFF grew to just over 1.8 million votes and now has 44 members of parliament but those who Malemaregards as lazy leaders should be worried.

The party's national chairperson, Dali Mpofu, may be in the line of fire.

"The reality of the matter is that our Chair is a Senior Counsel, forever on consultation, forever in courts and doing those many other things which are indirectly complimenting the cause but it doesn't translate into strengthening the organisation, so upon realising that weakness we said we must zone in," said Malema, who was speaking at the EFF's first briefing after the election where he highlighted the success of his party.

Malema said party retentions will be discussed at the National People's Assembly at the end of the year and close-knit relationships will come under the spotlight.

Heis warning no leader is guaranteed a return when the party goes to conference.

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