Julius Malema sets conditions for EFF joining GNU, says DA and FF Plus must leave first

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has rejected the ANC’s proposal of a Government of National Unity if it encompasses the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Freedom Front Plus.

Malema’s red berets say they don’t want to repeat the Government of National Unity of 1994. On the other hand, the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has committed to further engaging with the ANC and other parties on the formation of government.

“We are at a moment of fundamental consequence. We must act with speed to safeguard national unity, peace, stability, inclusive economic growth, non-racialism and non-sexism. We will invite political parties to form a Government of National Unity. We have had constructive discussions with the EFF, IFP, DA, NFP and PA,” Cyril Ramaphosa, ANC President.

On the other hand, the DA says it will only agree to be part of the ANC’s proposed Government of National Unity if the MK Party, the EFF, and Patriotic Alliance (PA) are excluded.

The ANC has decided to remain central and not choose any of the left or right leaning ideological parties for the formation of a coalition. A Government of National Unity is the proposal on the table but there is a bone of contention on the part of DA and MK Party.

The EFF says they want no part in a government that has the DA and Freedom Front Plus.

“We are opposed to the Governance of National Unity.”