EFF says it will join GNU if it's in the best interest of the country

JOHANNESBURG - With the uncertain future of the current composition of the Government of National Unity (GNU), the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said they would only join the national coalition government if it's in the best interest of the country.

The GNU faces a possible shake-up after two parties in the coalition, the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Freedom Front (FF) Plus, voted against the recently passed budget.

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African National Congress (ANC) leaders have said the parties cannot be entrusted with implementing a budget they don't believe in.

Speaking at an EFF rally in Sophiatown on Sunday, EFF national spokesperson, Thembi Msane said the party was following the developments in the GNU.

“The EFF will only join the GNU if it seeks to benefit the people of South Africa but not to compromise South Africans with what we have just seen; flaunting of the laws of SA, not following the laws of the country and actually forcing Parliament to adopt a budget most of the parties represented in Parliament do not (support).”