The Cape town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis cautioned against the “devastating” consequences of including populist parties in a coalition government following this week’s election in the country.
In South Africa “far-left” could encompass parties like the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), which advocate for radical economic transformation and land redistribution.
According to opinion polls, the African National Congress (ANC) faces the possibility of losing its national majority on Wednesday. This potential outcome marks a significant shift since Nelson Mandela led the party to power in 1994, heralding the end of White-minority rule in South Africa.
For the ANC party to maintain power, it may seek support from one or more smaller political parties.
If the ANC support falls below approximately 45%, potential coalition partners include the business-friendly Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters or the new uMkhonto weSizwe Party, both advocating for the nationalization of resources and banks.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is one of the opposition party in the country led by Julius Malema, which advocates for radical economic transformation, land expropriation without compensation, and other populist measures.