COALITION COUNTDOWN: ANC NEC to decide Gauteng coalition strategy as DA to meet ActionSA
As the clock ticks for parties to form coalitions in Gauteng’s three metros, where the DA received the most votes, the ANC’s top decision-making body will meet on Thursday. At the same time, the DA and ActionSA will meet. The three parties will decide the fate of Joburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni.
The ANC, Democratic Alliance (DA), and ActionSA are engaged in crucial coalition negotiations in Gauteng's three metros—Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni—following the 2026 local elections. The DA secured the largest share of the vote across all three metros, leaving the ANC facing the prospect of losing control of key municipalities.
The ANC's National Executive Committee (NEC) is set to meet on Thursday, 12 November, to deliberate on the election results and provide direction on the party's coalition strategy. The party is considering three possible approaches: entering a formal coalition with the DA, pursuing a broader arrangement involving ActionSA, and potentially other alternatives.
The ANC's Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, leads the coalition task team, which includes key ministers such as Parks Tau, Enoch Godongwana, and Gwede Mantashe.
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