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Battle for the metros: ANC and DA fight as MK storms eThekwini | LGE 2026
With just over a month until South Africa's November 4 Local Government Elections, the battle for the country's major metros is intensifying. Ipsos polling shows closely contested races involving the ANC and DA in several cities, while MK has recorded 55% support among voters expressing a party preference in eThekwini. Coalition negotiations could again prove decisive after the votes are counted.
South Africa
With the November 4 local government elections just over a month away, the ANC, DA and MK face closely contested races in several major metros, with fragmented support making coalition outcomes uncertain.
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- October 4, 2026
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