Afrika Mayibuye agrees to ANC coalition on condition DA is excluded

Floyd Shivambu, the leader of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement, has reportedly agreed to form a coalition government with the African National Congress (ANC), with the condition that the Democratic Alliance (DA) is excluded. This agreement was reached during a meeting between Shivambu and the ANC in Johannesburg, following discussions with the party's national negotiating team.

The ANC has met with at least eight parties over the weekend to form coalition governments in the 137 hung councils across the country, following municipal elections held last week. Shivambu emphasized that his party desired stable councils that would serve their full term in office. Following the successful meeting, the Afrika Mayibuye Movement and the ANC have agreed to meet again to discuss further details.

Shivambu also revealed that his party would not support the ANC in Emfuleni in the Vaal due to the ANC's failure to adequately serve the residents. The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has secured council seats in seven provinces, positioning them as kingmakers in several councils in Limpopo, the Eastern Cape, and Mpumalanga.

The ANC spokesperson for the Western Cape, Sifiso Mtsweni, stated that the province will follow the lead of its national office in coalition negotiations. There are currently 16 hung municipalities in the Western Cape, and political parties have 14 days to conclude their negotiations. The ANC in the province has formed a team led by Comrade Thandi Manikivana-Makasi to discuss matters with various parties individually, with all decisions being taken at a national level.