Cape Town — Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, has rejected the African National Congress’ (ANC) invitation to join the Government of National Unity (GNU).
Malema took to social media to announce that he and his party intend to would not be part of any form of government with the ANC, despite the ANC’s efforts to incorporate as many opposition parties into the future of South Africa’s politics.
“The arrogance continues even after the South African voters issued warning signs. You can’t dictate the way forward as if you have won elections. We are not desperate for anything, ours is a generational mission.” he said.
“We can’t share power with the enemy.” he added.
The arrogance continues even after the South African voters issued warning signs. You can’t dictate the way forward as if you have won elections. We are not desperate for anything, ours is a generational mission.
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) June 6, 2024
We can’t share power with the enemy. ✊🏿
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) June 6, 2024
According to EWN, Malema has previously expressed his disapproval and rejection of the idea of the GNU when speaking to journalists at the IEC’s results operations centre. He said the EFF was not desperate to be in government.
“There was a story of national unity. We are not like Mandela. We don’t do government of national unity; we don’t want it. We want a coalition government, not a government of national unity. We will end [up] with [the] wrong people.”
According to The Citizen, Ramaphosa said there would be limitations on who is included in the GNU, as it was important to isolate those who seek to cause chaos, instability and divisions. The GNU will tackle key issues such as unemployment, crime, and corruption.
“This moment calls for the broader unity of the people of South Africa, multi-party co-operation, and multi-stakeholder participation if we are to overcome the severe challenges that face our country.” he said.
Ramaphosa confirmed that the party had already spoken to the PA, NFP, IFP, DA, and Malema’s EFF.
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
