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Malema Slams DA and FF Plus as ‘Enemies of Progress,’ Vows Against Coalition Government
In a bold statement during the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Land Reclamation Day event in Johannesburg, Julius Malema, the leader of the party, once again declared his refusal to work in any government that includes the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Freedom Front Plus (FF+). Calling them “enemies of progress,” Malema made it clear that the EFF would not collaborate with these parties under any circumstances.
During his speech at the Sophiatown Extreme Park, Malema reiterated the party’s stance on coalition politics: “When we say these are the enemies, just take a look at the DA and FF+, and we will never work with them.”
This statement follows recent tensions over a vote against the fiscal framework, where the EFF joined other parties like the African Transformation Movement (ATM) and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) in opposing it. The framework was, however, supported by the ANC, ActionSA, and several other smaller parties. The vote highlighted the division in the South African political landscape, particularly around the inclusion of the DA and FF+ in coalition negotiations.
The EFF’s opposition to these parties stems from their belief that the DA and FF+ represent “the imperialist, counter-revolutionary, white supremacist agenda,” a view Malema has strongly expressed in past speeches. This stance has led the EFF to vow that it will not enter into any coalition government that includes these two parties, especially at the national level.
As the ANC struggles to secure an outright majority in the May 2024 elections, the party has turned to coalition talks to form a government. However, Malema and the EFF have made it clear that any government of national unity (GNU) including the DA and FF+ will be a non-starter.
Malema’s criticism of the ANC-led GNU further compounds the tension. He has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the coalition, stating that it fails to meet the needs of ordinary South Africans. He even expressed his “happiness” over what he called the collapse of the GNU after the passing of the National Budget, saying that it “collapsed in front of us” and was no more than a façade.
The EFF has also made waves with their legal challenge to the passing of the National Budget, with the party’s leadership consulting with their legal team to explore possible actions. In a statement, they argued that Parliament cannot and must not become a “rubber stamp for illegality.”
As South Africa prepares for the 2024 elections, all eyes are on how the political landscape will evolve, especially regarding the EFF’s stance on coalition politics. The party’s refusal to work with the DA and FF+ could significantly alter the dynamics of the country’s next government.
{Source: IOL}
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