Malema Reaffirms EFFs Stance on GNU, Rejects DA Participation
During a media briefing in Johannesburg on Monday, Julius Malema reiterated the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) willingness to work alongside the African National Congress (ANC) in a Government of National Unity (GNU), but stressed that the Democratic Alliance (DA) should be excluded from this arrangement. Malema argued that the government will not collapse simply because DA leader Helen Zille says so.
He emphasized that the EFF is ready to collaborate with the ANC, but noted that such a partnership could not involve those responsible for the death of Chris Hani. Malema indirectly praised President Cyril Ramaphosa for resisting DA attempts to manipulate the ANC within the GNU framework, asserting that the DA had hoped to pressure the ANC into compromising, but the ANC remains determined in its approach.
Malema further expressed that the DA should not expect to be part of any future governing arrangement with the ANC. According to him, once the ANC removes the DA and seeks a new partner, the EFF will be ready to step in.
Tensions between the ANC and DA have been escalating, with significant policy disagreements surrounding the National Health Insurance (NHI), Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA), and the Expropriation Act. The DA is considering legal action against President Ramaphosa for signing these policies into law.
Meanwhile, Gauteng ANC chairperson Panyaza Lesufi launched a strong critique of the DA and Zille, urging them to refrain from interfering with the ANC's internal matters. Lesufi emphasized the importance of implementing the NHI to ensure that all citizens have access to proper healthcare, regardless of whether they have medical aid.
He emphasized that the EFF is ready to collaborate with the ANC, but noted that such a partnership could not involve those responsible for the death of Chris Hani. Malema indirectly praised President Cyril Ramaphosa for resisting DA attempts to manipulate the ANC within the GNU framework, asserting that the DA had hoped to pressure the ANC into compromising, but the ANC remains determined in its approach.
Malema further expressed that the DA should not expect to be part of any future governing arrangement with the ANC. According to him, once the ANC removes the DA and seeks a new partner, the EFF will be ready to step in.
Tensions between the ANC and DA have been escalating, with significant policy disagreements surrounding the National Health Insurance (NHI), Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA), and the Expropriation Act. The DA is considering legal action against President Ramaphosa for signing these policies into law.
Meanwhile, Gauteng ANC chairperson Panyaza Lesufi launched a strong critique of the DA and Zille, urging them to refrain from interfering with the ANC's internal matters. Lesufi emphasized the importance of implementing the NHI to ensure that all citizens have access to proper healthcare, regardless of whether they have medical aid.
