ANC remains largest party as fragmented results put coalition government in spotlight
The 2026 local government elections have reshaped South Africa’s political landscape, with the ANC losing ground, the DA leading in five metros and the MK Party emerging as the biggest force in eThekwini.
By Kamogelo MoichelaSouth Africa
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The DA leads in five of South Africa’s eight metros, while the ANC retains two and the MK Party tops the poll in eThekwini. Only Cape Town has an outright majority, leaving coalition talks looming elsewhere.
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- 36 words · 1 min read
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- November 9, 2026
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- Kamogelo Moichela
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- IOL