African National Congress deputy president Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed the party's openness to working with formations like the EFF and MKP in the government of national unity. He made the remarks after a Good Friday service at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. The comments follow the appointment of an EFF member as Gauteng's finance MEC.
Paul Mashatile, deputy president of the African National Congress, addressed the media following a Good Friday service hosted by Amandla Ngawethu Universal Church at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
He stated that the ANC has always been open to collaborating with other political parties in the government of national unity (GNU), specifically mentioning the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and uMkhonto weSizwe (MKP). "We will work with all parties that are committed to saving South Africa, and we will not discriminate," Mashatile said. "So, if they engage us about other areas, we will look into that."
Mashatile noted existing coalitions, such as the one in KwaZulu-Natal involving the ANC, IFP and others, and expressed support for the Gauteng arrangement with the EFF. His remarks come amid the recent appointment of EFF member Nkululeko Dunga as Gauteng MEC for Finance, prompting questions about potential national-level partnerships.
The ANC deputy president emphasized that possibilities for GNU cooperation with such parties remain open.