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Friday, 6 November 2026
Local election counting dominated this Friday episode, with the DA leading key metros at 75% counted and coalition talks looming, amid lighter banter about success.
- 11:01
With 75% of the vote counted nationally, the DA leads in Johannesburg with about 40%, ahead of the ANC on 17.4% and Action SA on 15.5%.
- 10:01
Hill-Lewis says the DA has started negotiations with other parties, as many municipalities are expected to be hung and need coalition governments, and will approach talks with respect.
- 10:45
Mayoral candidate Helen Zille says it is too early to discuss potential coalition partners, though the DA has not ruled out engaging with other parties in the metros where it leads.
- 10:02
My Vote Counts says coalition governments will remain a significant feature of South Africa's local democracy, and that coalitions should not be viewed as a democratic failure.