The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have made it clear that they will not enter into any coalition with the ANC or any other political party after the upcoming general election.
The EFF’s Treasurer-General and MP, Omphile Maotwe, stated that their goal is to oust the ANC and take over power. Maotwe firmly expressed that a coalition with the ANC or any other party is not on the table.
There have been rumours circulating that the ANC is considering the EFF as their first choice for a coalition partner if they were to lose their majority. However, Maotwe’s views differ, as she firmly believes that the ANC will lose.
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She emphasized that the EFF has invested significant resources and effort into the election campaign, to take over the country. The EFF was not formed to make friends but to liberate and emancipate the people from slavery, inequality, and unemployment.
Maotwe expressed confidence that EFF leader Julius Malema would be elected as the country’s president and that an EFF speaker would replace former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula after the elections.
She believes that the people will vote for the EFF to bring about much-needed change in the country.
On the other hand, the ANC also appears confident in securing an outright victory in the upcoming election. Party Deputy President Paul Mashatile recently stated that the ANC would retain the majority.
This sentiment is shared by other ANC members and functionaries, who believe that the ANC’s performance will be around 55%, contrary to the opposition parties’ predictions and some surveys that suggest the ANC’s support may drop below 50%.
Maotwe, who previously served on the parliamentary portfolio committee on public enterprises, which oversaw Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan, stated that the EFF would fight for a new speaker who is not affiliated with the ANC.
She firmly believes that the ANC will be removed from power and that the EFF will take over the government.
In the past, senior ANC members have opposed any future coalition with the EFF. Similarly, none of the Democratic Alliance-led multi-party charter members have shown interest in aligning with the EFF, leaving the party politically isolated.
Some ANC veterans have suggested cooperation with the DA, a move that some analysts believe would benefit the country’s stability. However, ANC rank-and-file members, as well as left-leaning members, are against the DA and prefer the EFF as a coalition partner due to ideological similarities.
The strained relationship between the ANC and EFF is particularly evident in the city of Ekurhuleni, where the ANC recently supported an ActionSA motion to remove EFF Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana. The two parties are increasingly drifting apart in Gauteng.
The EFF’s refusal to enter into any coalition is a clear indication of their determination to take over power in South Africa. The party’s primary objective is to bring about radical economic transformation and address the deep-rooted inequalities in the country.
They believe that partnering with any other party would compromise their vision and hinder their ability to implement their agenda effectively.
Since its formation, the EFF has positioned itself as a party that fights for the rights of the marginalized and disenfranchised.
Their focus on economic freedom and land redistribution has resonated with many South Africans who feel neglected by the current political establishment. The EFF’s uncompromising stance on these issues has garnered support from a significant portion of the population.
While the ANC remains confident in its ability to retain the majority, it is facing significant challenges. The party has been plagued by allegations of corruption and a lack of accountability, which have eroded public trust.
The ANC’s neoliberal policies have also drawn criticism from some quarters, including the EFF.
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