Coalition power games take centre stage in the battle for metro control
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The 2026 local elections in South Africa resulted in closer contests. This led to an increase in coalition governments. The ANC's position has weakened. New parties and a crowded field have changed the political situation.
South Africa’s 2026 local elections produced tighter contests and more coalition governments, as the ANC’s weakened position, new parties and a crowded field reshape the political landscape.