Joburg, eThekwini, Buffalo City among key battleground metros
This could pave the way for another coalition government in the City of Johannesburg.
Political analyst Yolokazi Mfuto predicts Johannesburg, eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal, and Buffalo City in the Eastern Cape will be key battlegrounds in the 2026 Local Government Elections. She notes Johannesburg's unpredictability, with no clear favorite for a majority, potentially leading to a coalition government. Since 2016, voter participation has increased, currently standing at 29.2 million registered voters.
Mfuto anticipates Buffalo City, traditionally an ANC stronghold, might see a shift as the United Democratic Movement gains traction, with Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, a Member of Parliament, set to contest for mayor.
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