Politics 27 October 2026, 21:14 via Daily Maverick 2 outlets

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Hill-Lewis warns small parties could force a coalition government in Cape Town

The DA is warning that smaller parties could open the door to a coalition government in Cape Town. While the party is expected to win a slim majority, several parties appealing to coloured voters could make it a tight contest.

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