Malema Tells ANC To Dump DA And Build Black Progressive Bloc Or Watch SA Burn

Julius Malema has called on the African National Congress (ANC) to end its political partnership with the Democratic Alliance (DA) within the Government of National Unity (GNU), arguing that the arrangement threatens the country’s efforts to achieve genuine economic freedom and transformation.

Speaking to supporters on Wednesday, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader urged the ANC to reconsider its current political direction and establish an alternative coalition involving black-led progressive political organisations. He argued that continuing to work with the DA undermines the promises made during the country’s liberation struggle and the expectations of millions of South Africans who voted for political and economic change.

Malema proposed an alliance involving the EFF, the uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MK Party), and the South African Communist Party (SACP). According to him, such a partnership would provide an opportunity to accelerate land redistribution, strengthen public ownership of strategic resources, and address longstanding economic inequalities.

He also criticised the DA’s participation in the GNU, describing the party as an obstacle to policies aimed at achieving greater economic independence for black South Africans. However, he did not provide a specific timeframe for implementing his proposed coalition.

Meanwhile, neither the SACP nor the MK Party had publicly responded to Malema’s proposal at the time of publication. The ANC continued to defend the Government of National Unity, maintaining that the arrangement offers political stability and creates an environment favourable to service delivery and investor confidence.

Malema’s latest remarks come amid growing disagreements between the EFF and ANC over the direction of the country’s political and economic policies. Since the May 2024 general election, which resulted in the ANC losing its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994, the EFF has repeatedly questioned the ruling party’s decision to enter into an agreement with the DA.

South Africa continues to face serious economic difficulties, including unemployment exceeding 32 percent and persistent concerns about electricity supply and poor service delivery. These challenges have increased public frustration, particularly in townships and economically disadvantaged communities.

The proposal has also raised questions about whether the ANC would consider abandoning its existing coalition partners to pursue a different political arrangement.

For now, it remains uncertain whether Malema’s proposed alliance will gain support from the parties involved. However, his statement has renewed debate about political cooperation, economic transformation and the future of black economic empowerment in South Africa.

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