{
  "id": 18438518,
  "title": "MKP mum on eThekwini coalitions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/mkp-mum-on-ethekwini-coalitions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T03:44:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/mkp-sets-sights-on-two-thirds-majority/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has refrained from discussing its coalition plans for the 2026 eThekwini Local Government Elections, despite its strong showing in the provincial polls. Despite securing 37% of votes in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, the party failed to form the provincial government due to lengthy negotiations. With the MKP now commanding more than 42% of the vote in eThekwini, questions have arisen about whether it will be able to establish a coalition. Meanwhile, the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) in Mpumalanga is aiming for proportional representation seats across various municipalities. However, the party's performance in the 2026 LGE has been less than desirable, with only a few seats after more than 70% of votes were counted. PAC Provincial Secretary Richard Maoka attributed the party's poor performance to internal conflicts. He emphasized that the party needs to improve its preparation and organization before the next election.",
  "summary": "The party now polling at more than 42% of the vote in eThekwini.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}