EFF Deputy President Exposes Secret Behind KZN Vote Loss And Warns ANC Gauteng Government Could Fall

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president has criticised the African National Congress (ANC) over its handling of coalition negotiations in KwaZulu-Natal, accusing the governing party of disregarding the decisions made by voters. He warned that the ANC’s continued attempts to limit the political influence of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) could further weaken its support and create additional tensions between the two parties.

In a statement shared on X, the EFF leader argued that the ANC had already suffered significant political consequences in KwaZulu-Natal because of its treatment of former president Jacob Zuma and its subsequent coalition decisions. He maintained that the ANC should recognise the MKP’s electoral strength and allow it to take a leading role in provincial and municipal administrations instead of attempting to exclude it from power.

The EFF deputy president also connected the ongoing political disagreements to events surrounding Zuma’s imprisonment and the eventual pardon granted to him by President Cyril Ramaphosa. According to his argument, the ANC could have prevented some of the political tensions by addressing the matter earlier. He suggested that the controversy contributed to strengthening Zuma’s relationship with his supporters.

He further alleged that the ANC lost public support in eThekwini after entering a provincial coalition arrangement with the Democratic Alliance (DA) instead of giving the MKP an opportunity to participate in governing. He insisted that political parties should respect voters’ decisions and allow the MKP to demonstrate its governing abilities.

The EFF leader argued that institutions such as the Hawks should investigate any allegations of corruption or misuse of public resources, while citizens should ultimately determine a party’s performance through elections.

He also cautioned that the ANC’s continued cooperation with the DA and Freedom Front Plus to prevent the MKP from gaining influence could create further political complications. He suggested that the MKP might withdraw its support from the Gauteng provincial government, potentially threatening Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s political position.

The deputy president added that the EFF had also suffered consequences from the disagreements between the ANC and MKP. He called on the ANC’s Special National Executive Committee to reconsider its political strategy before the situation causes further damage.

His comments come amid complicated coalition negotiations following the 2026 local government elections, which left several municipalities without outright majorities. However, his claims about voting figures, possible withdrawals of support and future coalition arrangements remain political assessments rather than confirmed developments.

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