‘Shared power is the future of the country’, Mbalula on ANC elections outcome

Johnathan Paoli

THE Secretary General of the African National Congress (ANC) Fikile Mbalula said despite experiencing a significant loss in the elections, the party remained strong and was dedicated to talking to all parties in formatting a government.

Mbalula was briefing the media on Sunday at the Results Operations Centre in Midrand and said having considered the outcomes of the elections, it is quite clear where the directions of the country is going.

He said despite his party’s earlier stance of not particularly favouring coalitions, and having experienced instability in the past, the ANC would respect the will of the people.

“The outcome is indicating to us that shared power is the future of the country, according to the will of the people,” the SG said.

The SG said that while the party was open to discussing with other parties, they would only be willing to talk to parties who