LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: DA draws coalition red lines as Nelson Mandela Bay results take shape
With the DA leading the vote count in Nelson Mandela Bay, provincial leader Andrew Whitfield says the party is open to coalition negotiations but will not work with the EFF or MK party. He says good governance and service delivery, rather than positions and power, must guide any agreement.
In Nelson Mandela Bay, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is leading the vote count with 41.04% of the vote, as of 10:40 PM on election night. The DA has stated that it is open to coalition negotiations but will not work with the EFF or uMkhonto Wesizwe party. The ANC holds 27.52% of the vote, while the EFF has secured 5.33%, and the South African Communist Party (SACP) has received 3.95%.
The DA's provincial leader, Andrew Whitfield, emphasized that any coalition must be based on shared values and a commitment to good governance and service delivery. The EFF's mayoral candidate, Sinawo Tambo, stated that if the DA believes it can govern without their support, they are welcome to try. The ANC acknowledged a decline in its support and called for collective responsibility for the city's issues.
The SACP, contesting the elections independently for the first time, thanked voters and vowed to uphold its mandate.
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