Ahead of South Africa's local government elections scheduled for 4 November 2026, projections indicate that no single political party is expected to secure an outright majority in most of the country's major metropolitan areas.
In response to these electoral projections, an interactive tool has been developed allowing users to construct hypothetical governing coalitions for four key metros: Johannesburg, eThekwini, Tshwane, and Cape Town. The tool is based on data from various opinion polls, demonstrating how different combinations of political parties could potentially reach a governing majority.
In-depth summary · AI, neutral