{
  "id": 17960605,
  "title": "Morero on who calls the coalition shots and being ‘Johannesburg’s last ANC mayor’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/morero-on-who-calls-the-coalition-shots-and-being-johannesburgs-last",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T12:29:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/elections/morero-on-who-calls-the-coalition-shots-and-being-johannesburgs-last-anc-mayor/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After the dust settles from the 4 November elections, coalitions are anticipated to be the norm in South African municipalities. Most of the 257 municipalities and 4,488 wards that voters participated in have either hung or coalition-run councils. According to an Ipsos poll, in Johannesburg, the Democratic Alliance (DA) holds approximately 30% support, while the African National Congress (ANC) trails by a narrow margin of 2% to 3%. The DA's support for Johannesburg mirrors the national trend, with the DA's position slightly higher than the ANC's, according to Ipsos' election report.\n\nJohannesburg's current mayor, Dada Morero, cast his vote in Laerskool Roodekrans, Roodepoort, via a special vote. Morero noted that decisions on coalition partners would be made by national officials, and it was their responsibility to decide. He expressed optimism, stating that the ANC may return to power once again after the elections, based on historical patterns. Morero's administration is focused on improving the central business district (CBD) and implementing infrastructure projects, biogas, and waste-to-energy initiatives to reduce landfill space. Despite these efforts, the municipality faced challenges like water, electricity, and refuse removal issues during the election period. Ipsos' survey predicts that no single party will have a majority support nationally, and coalition politics will likely dominate South Africa's political landscape in the coming years.",
  "summary": "Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero cast his ballot via special ballot in Roodepoort on Tuesday.",
  "key_points": [
    "DA holds about 30% support in Johannesburg, ANC trails by 2%-3%",
    "Mayor Dada Morero voted via special vote, coalition decisions made by national officials",
    "Morero administration focuses on CBD improvement, infrastructure projects"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Joburg water supply improving, Mayor Morero promises full restoration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/joburg-water-supply-improving-mayor-morero-promises-full-restoration",
        "published": "2026-11-03T13:02:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}