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Tshwane parties prepare for another coalition as counting begins

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Mayoral candidates in Tshwane expect another hung council as votes are counted in the local elections. The DA, ActionSA and Eco Forums each set out conditions for any partners they might work with.

DA representative Cilliers Brink said the party would judge possible partners on whether they can help fix water and electricity and restore the rule of law in Tshwane. ActionSA representative Nasiphi Moya said her party will only work with parties that put the interests of all residents first. She said ActionSA also wants illegal immigration dealt with.

Eco Forums representative Bafana Langa said a memorandum of understanding will be critical in any coalition arrangement. He said all parties joining a coalition should review the coalition treaty.

Tshwane has been run by coalitions since the 2016 local government elections. The DA led the first multi-party coalition after that vote. Four mayors took office in the city between 2021 and 2024.

Key facts

Who
Cilliers Brink (DA representative setting out coalition principles); Nasiphi Moya (ActionSA representative); Bafana Langa (Eco Forums representative); Democratic Alliance (party; led the first multi-party coalition in Tshwane after 2016)
What
With the battle for control of Tshwane entering the counting phase, mayoral candidates and parties are preparing for another hung council and coalition talks, with parties outlining conditions for potential coalition partners. Tshwane has been governed through coalitions since the 2016 local government elections.
When
5 November 2026
Where
Tshwane
Status
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