LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: DA goes on coalition offensive as battle for Nelson Mandela Bay begins
With no outright majority in Nelson Mandela Bay, coalition choices will shape efforts to restore water, electricity, refuse removal and accountable local government. The DA has emerged as the largest party with 53 of the 120 council seats and is approaching potential coalition partners.
The DA has emerged as the largest party in Nelson Mandela Bay, securing 53 of the 120 council seats after garnering 44.17% of the vote. The Democratic Alliance is now approaching potential coalition partners, including the Freedom Front Plus, ActionSA, and the UDM, in a bid to form a stable government and restore governance and service delivery in the metro. The ANC, with 32 seats and a significant drop in voter support to 25.48%, is in a position to form a mega coalition that excludes the DA and the Freedom Front Plus.
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