RC 261109Power FMKefentse Mkhari
Monday, 9 November 2026
Local government election results dominated, with the ANC still leading nationally, but more than 120 hung municipalities and a tight 14-day deadline to form councils put coalition talks at the centre.
- 01:38
More than 120 municipalities are hung, so councils must be constituted within 14 days or face a re-election, leaving very little time for coalition talks.
- 00:31
The ANC remains the leading party with 30.76% of the vote, leading 128 councils, while the DA follows with 24.64% and leads 32 councils.
- 01:06
Nolutando Citole argued that coalition agreements should be published, include a minimum programme of action, and spell out how disputes will be resolved, so citizens can hold parties accountable.
- 00:35
Observer Godfrey Lebalo said presiding officers applied voting-station rules inconsistently, some party regalia and observers were turned away, and staff were unprepared for morning queues.