National Freedom Party leader, Ivan Barnes, and the leadership of the party held a press briefing in Umhlanga on Thursday where he announced “supports and prescribes” to the Government of National Unity.
He said the agreement to join the GNU was that service delivery must be put at the forefront.
This has dealt a blow to former president Jacob Zuma’s MK Party’s chances of governing KwaZulu-Natal despite getting the most votes – 45% of the electorate in the province.
Barnes said they were encouraged by the level of engagement with the ANC and other political parties. “The spirit of partnership and the maturity that have characterised negotiations are a source of inspirations for millions of people.”
To govern KZN, a party must have 41 seats.