Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), reiterated his party's willingness to collaborate with the African National Congress (ANC) in a Government of National Unity (GNU), but insisted that the Democratic Alliance (DA) should not be included. Malema cited the DA's alleged role in the assassination of Chris Hani as a reason for their exclusion.
Addressing the media in Johannesburg on Monday, EFF leader Julius Malema reiterated his commitment that his party was more than ready to work with the ANC in the unity government that does not include the DA.During a media briefing in Johannesburg on Monday, Julius Malema reaffirmed the Economic Freedom Fighters' readiness to collaborate with the African National Congress in a Government of National Unity , but emphasised that the Democratic Alliance should not be part of this arrangement.
“The DA thought they could bully the ANC in that GNU but the ANC is pushing forward. The ANC must know that we are just outside. We are on the doorstep. Once they remove the DA and want a partner, we are in,” he said.This comes as the tensions between thecontinue to worsen. As much as they claim that their differences will not affect the relations in the GNU, the two parties are at loggerheads over a few policies.
Meanwhile, Gauteng ANC chairperson Panyaza Lesufi also launched a scathing attack against the DA and Zille urging them not to interfere with the ANC affairs.
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