Black parties 'neglecting communities'

AFRICAN Transformation Movement (ATM) party leader Vuyo Zungula has criticised black political parties within the Government of National Unity (GNU), accusing them of prioritising ministerial positions over tangible benefits for their communities.

- HOPE NTANZI

In a video on X (formerly Twitter), Zungula referenced the Freedom Front Plus, a predominantly Afrikaner party, as an example of a political group that negotiated effectively for its constituency during coalition talks.

"Last year, as you know, we had elections in our country, followed by a period of negotiations. During that time, something that’s not often talked about, there was a party called the Freedom Front Plus, which is predominantly an Afrikaner party.

"When they were negotiating, it pushed for the recognition and protection of Orania, an Afrikaner-only town," said Zungula.

He accused black-led parties in the GNU of failing to secure meaningful outcomes for their supporters.