Julius Malema Signals Willingness to Form Coalitions After 2024 Elections

Julius Malema Signals Willingness to Form Coalitions After 2024 Elections

  • EFF leader Julius Malema said his party is open to coalitions with other parties after the elections
  • Malema revealed a past agreement with ANC on a key issue and highlighted they can align again
  • South Africans weighed in on the evolving political landscape and expressed hopes for a positive change
EFF leader Julius Malema said his willing to partner with other political parties
Julius Malema at the Economic Freedom Fighters party manifesto launch in Durban. Image: Leon Sadiki
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Julius Malema, the outspoken leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), made waves with his recent statements on potential post-election coalitions.

EFF's unchanged stance on key issues

Speaking at a brunch event in Sandton, Malema said the EFF is willing to engage with all political parties.

According to SABCNews, Malema reiterated his party's demands including land expropriation without compensation, nationalisation of key institutions and the removal of "die stem" from the national anthem.

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EFF and ANC partnership

The CIC also touched on a previous agreement with the African National Congress (ANC) regarding land reform, reported IOL. Malema said he is open to collaborating with the ANC, despite the ideological differences they have.

South Africans weigh in on political shifts

South Africans took to social media to express their views. Many debated the implications of potential coalitions in shaping the country's future.

Read a few comments below:

Bongani Mgubela stated:

"We are not going to form coalitions with hooligans. My ANC! ✊"

Benjamin Kaunga Nyirenda wrote:

"That's the only way you can defeat ANC."

Shoe Ndadane mentioned:

"I so wish the people of South Africa could choose only one party to lead us instead of this coalition they want."

Repo Mohlala commented:

"Setting a trap. He knows very well he won't even win this election. This clown don't get tired."

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Msojaer Mulaudzi said:

"One thing I like about politicians is that they are honest with themselves."

TEEGEE added:

"People must not believe the boy as he changes his tune anytime. He puts money more than the survival of the country and the views can't be trusted at all."

Julius Malema to meet Jacob Zuma

Recently, Briefly News reported that Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has stirred emotions with his announcement of an upcoming meeting with former president Jacob Zuma.

The meeting is scheduled to take place after the general elections. The politicians will discuss a potential alliance between the EFF and MK party.

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Hilary Sekgota (Deputy Human Interest HOD) Hilary Sekgota is the Head of Desk for Evening and Weekend content at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za