The ANC has dropped to 63, down 28 from the last local government elections in 2021
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Hlabisa says the IFP believes the largest party in a coalition should hold the mayoral position, arguing that smaller parties may lack the authority to ensure stable municipal leadership.
Durban-born Bronek Masojada, a former Durban High School pupil and Rhodes Scholar, has been elected the 698th Lord Mayor of London.
The DA is Tshwane’s largest party after the 2026 local government election, but it needs coalition partners to secure a majority. ActionSA’s 48 seats make it a central player in negotiations before the new council is constituted.
