Carl Niehaus

Carl Niehaus is a South African politician currently serving as a Member of the National Assembly for the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). A former anti-apartheid activist who was imprisoned for treason in the 1980s, he later held various roles within the African National Congress (ANC), including serving as a Member of Parliament, Ambassador to the Netherlands, and party spokesperson. Following his expulsion from the ANC in 2022 due to his vocal support for former President Jacob Zuma and the radical economic transformation agenda, he joined the EFF in 2023. His career has been marked by significant political shifts and controversies regarding his academic credentials and financial history.