The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it is open to coalition government talks with any political party following the 2021 local government elections.
With over 50 councils hung across the country, the party stands to play kingmaker in several municipalities. The number of hung municipalities has doubled from 25 in the 2016 local government elections.
Party leader Julius Malema, says his organisation won’t approach any party, however, the EFF is open for talks.
Malema explains that his party will only go into a coalition government with a party that meets its requirements.
“The political parties that approach us must know that the first item term on the agenda before sharing of positions will be the commitment to the people,” says Malema.
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“Anyone who comes to the EFF must come with an agenda of land redistribution, water provision, jobs, sanitation and care of disabled people.”
The red beret leader says the most exciting outcome from the elections so far is that the African National Congress (ANC) is polling beneath 50% countrywide.
“I’m the happiest man because when we started this mission in 2013 we said; we are going to make sure the ANC is out of power.
“We did that in 2016, and the mission is still continuing; we are extremely excited,” says Malema.
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Vote counting at 99%
Vote counting in the 2021 local government elections has now reached 99%. The ANC leads 161 councils and has 4 449 seats, the DA 23 with 1 354 seats followed by the IFP with 16 councils and has 539 seats.
The Independent Electoral Commission says it will announce the final results on Thursday evening.
