13-DAY COALITION COUNTDOWN: DA emerges as largest party in five Gauteng hubs, but ActionSA holds the key
The DA emerged as the largest party in five key Gauteng municipalities, but governing them will require coalition deals – with ActionSA central to forming majorities across several councils.
In Gauteng, South Africa, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has emerged as the largest party in five key municipalities, but forming a government will require coalition deals, with ActionSA playing a crucial role. Every municipality in Gauteng, except Midvaal, which the DA won outright, will need a coalition government. The DA and ANC are the only parties capable of forming a coalition, but ActionSA is vital for creating a majority.
The DA leads in Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni, but a coalition with ActionSA would secure a majority. The ANC could also form a majority coalition with ActionSA, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), and at least two other parties. ActionSA holds the most influence in Ekurhuleni, where it could form a majority with either the DA and Freedom Front Plus (FF+) or the ANC and EFF.
Mogale City, while a challenge for both the DA and ANC, could have a DA–FF+–ActionSA coalition hold a majority. In Emfuleni, the DA's victory over the ANC leaves the DA needing just four more seats for a majority, most likely coming from ActionSA. The ANC would need nearly every other party to join a very fragile coalition, making a DA–ANC coalition the most viable option in this municipality.
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