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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: ‘Who do I vote for?’ Reader questions answered on coalitions, councils and voting

Ferial Haffajee · Daily Maverick

Published 20 Oct 2026, 3:58 am·just now·1 min read

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With the 4 November elections approaching, we answer Daily Maverick readers’ key questions about local government, coalition stability and municipal accountability.

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