Malatji says ANC must go into coalition talks with like-minded parties
Malatji says he does not see the MK party as a threat.
The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) has stated that the party should engage in coalition negotiations with political parties that respect black South Africans and those previously disadvantaged. In an interview with The Citizen, Collen Malatji, the youth league's president, emphasized that the ANC should only consider coalitions with parties that support pro-poor policies.
Malatji clarified that it is too early to determine which parties should form part of these coalitions, as each region has its unique political dynamics. However, he asserted that the youth league prefers coalitions with partners who do not exhibit racist or extreme right-wing tendencies, which aim to destabilize the democratic system.
The ANCYL supports coalitions with parties that are not deemed extreme or threatening to the democratic process. As the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) tallies the results of the recent local government elections, Malatji noted that while the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) appears poised to gain control of several KwaZulu-Natal municipalities, the ANC's performance in those elections has improved compared to 2024.
Malatji acknowledged that the ANC's support in KZN is on the rise, suggesting that the ANC's recent decisions to dissolve and reconfigure leadership structures in the province are yielding positive results. He cautioned against expecting immediate results, as significant progress may take time. Regarding the MK party, Malatji did not view them as a direct threat to the ANC, emphasizing that the MK's success is largely due to their tactics of exploiting tribal divisions and instilling fear among citizens.
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