EFF proposes formation of coalition govt 'that includes black political parties'

JOHANNESBURG - The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is proposing the formation of a coalition government consisting of black parties, after rejecting the African National Congress (ANC)'s government of national unity.

The party has refused to join forces with organisations opposed to its policies and political ideologies.

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As of Saturday, parties have eight days left to agree on a coalition pact to govern the country for the next five years.

Speaking at a media briefing in Sandton on Friday, EFF deputy leader, Floyd Shivambu, said the EFF would not compromise on its values.

"We should constitute a coalition government that includes black political parties. There is no other way to simplify that - no DA [Democratic Alliance], no Freedom Front Plus in government. 

“Let them be in the opposition and then let us constitute a progressive government that will respond to the aspirations of our people."