PA poised to play Kingmaker as Northern Cape councils hang
The next two weeks could see some volatility as political parties try to form coalitions to govern
The Northern Cape is facing a critical juncture as 17 out of its 26 municipalities remain hung after the recent elections, with the Patriotic Alliance (PA) emerging as a potential kingmaker in key areas. Political analyst Andre Duvenhage predicts a volatile next two weeks as political parties strategize to form coalitions that could govern the 138 hung councils nationwide.
Two main narratives are emerging: a centre-left coalition centered around the ANC, possibly including the EFF, MK Party, and Action SA, as well as a potential alliance between the ANC and the Democratic Alliance, though the latter seems less likely.
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