EFF ready for coalitions talks, says Malema - Steady growth and an increase in its number of seats make the Economic Freedom Front a potential kingmaker in councils across South Africa
has opened the door to his party participating in coalition governments in municipalities around the country, saying it is willing to “listen” ahead of the start of the horse-trading.
The EFF has previously expressed its desire to co-govern in any municipality, but requires a municipal management committee, speaker or similar senior roles in return for its participation. He said the EFF had continued on its growth trajectory, gaining seats in every election since it was launched. “Even when major political parties are declining, the EFF stands firm and grows. The EFF canvasses new ground. The EFF has now demonstrated that it is not a tribalist organisation, [but] a serious national organisation with a national footprint. We are more than ready to govern.”
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