Natasha Marrian | Government of disunity: Numbers, arrogance and internal discord iced EFF out of GNU
DA leader John Steenhuisen speaks in Parliament as EFF leader Julius Malema waits for his turn to speak.
There was certainly appetite for an ANC-EFF coalition, but the EFF's aggressive and arrogant tone and manner in negotiations made it a less-than-palatable choice for bedfellow. That said, political parties involved in the budding government of national unity must keep in mind that there are options aplenty, writesThe aftermath of the 2024 election was an adrenalin-fuelled blur for most avid political observers.
As the dust settles, it is worth looking back at one of the crucial choices made by the ANC – opting for a government of national unity instead of an outright coalition with the EFF. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
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