Diplomacy · Intl
ANALYSIS: The ANC-DA national coalition will survive the elections, and could grow stronger
Stephen Grootes · Daily Maverick
Published 19 Oct 2026, 7:42 am·just now·1 min read
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These local elections were always going to provide probably the toughest test for the parties in the national coalition. Despite signs that campaigning is testing the current arrangement, the longer-term interests of the ANC and the DA mean the national coalition is likely to survive for some time yet.
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