Politics 11 November 2026, 08:50

SACP wins 271 seats in first major independent election, wants Tripartite Alliance reconfigured

The SACP has ruled out automatic coalition agreements with the ANC after winning 271 seats in its maiden local government election contest, saying its electoral breakthrough has strengthened its demand for a reconfigured Tripartite Alliance.

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