African Radical Economic Transformation Alliance (Areta) leader, Carl Niehaus,has joined the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). This is as political parties geared towards the 2024 general elections.

Niehaus said his party would cease to exist following his decision to join the EFF. He formed Areta last year.

During the briefing, Niehaus urged his party members to join the red berets and extended the call to other parties such as the Pan Africanist Congress, Azapo, the African Transformation Movement, and the United Democratic Movement to join forces with the EFF ahead of the elections.

According to Niehaus, this would enhance the party’s chances of emerging victorious in 2024.