Why including Malema in the GNU would be a hard sell :
DA and EFF tensions highlight risks of sidelining radical opposition
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Why Malema’s Inclusion in South Africa’s GNU Remains ControversialDA-EFF tensions shape the debate, while the article cites Mandela’s 1994 inclusion of the IFP.
Key FactsOct 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Malema rejected the GNU in 2024; the article now argues that his inclusion should be reconsidered.
- The article cites Mandela’s 1994 inclusion of the IFP despite its perceived role in earlier violence as a historical comparison.
- A possible ministerial role would subject Malema, the article says, to legal, ethical, financial and parliamentary controls.
- Polls cited in the article suggest MK could win an outright majority in eThekwini’s 2026 local government elections.
It always seems impossible until it’s done.— Nelson Mandela; quoted in the article to illustrate that seemingly insurmountable challenges can be overcome by decisive action.
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Why including Malema in the GNU would be a hard sell : DA and EFF tensions highlight risks of sidelining radical opposition
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