EFF, Gatvol Capetonian deny wrongdoing after CoCT legal action against them City bosses blamed the party and Gatvol Capetonian for violence that marred two separate demonstrations. EFF members gather at Brackenfell High School ahead of their anti-racism demonstration on 20 November 2020. Picture: Zukile Daniel one hour ago CAPE TOWN - The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and an activist group have denied any wrongdoing after the City of Cape Town launched an R1.4 million civil claim for damages against them. City bosses blamed the party and Gatvol Capetonian for violence that marred two separate demonstrations. A summons has been issued to Gatvol Capetonian for over R1 million in damages following a protest in August 2019.