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2026 local elections could deepen coalition politics in South Africa
Oxford Economics Africa reports that the 2026 local government elections will likely result in fragmented councils and complex coalitions across six of SA's eight key metros.
South Africa
Forecasts point to more hung councils in South Africa’s 2026 local elections, with smaller parties likely to determine coalition governments in several metros.
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- 23 words · 1 min read
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- October 23, 2026
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- IOL