Politics 26 October 2026, 11:10 via IOL

Battle for eThekwini: Can MK Party turn former ANC strongholds into a council majority? | LGE 2026

The MK Party is seeking control of eThekwini in the November 4 local government elections, but polling differences, internal tensions and coalition uncertainty raise questions about whether it can secure a majority.

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