KZN Coalition Dilemma: Will Election Losers Find Their Way Back to Power?

KZN coalition dilemma: Will election losers find their way back to power?

As political parties begin to negotiate for control of 32 hung councils across KwaZulu-Natal, the deals they strike could have consequences beyond local government, possibly straining the ANC, IFP and DA’s provincial coalition, particularly if some opt to work with the MK party.

KZN parties gear up for coalition talks in 34 hung municipalities - Inside Politics

Political parties in KwaZulu-Natal have started preparing for coalition negotiations to form governments in 34 hung municipalities following last week’s local government elections.

DA in KZN rules out coalition with MKP and EFF - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal says they are looking forward to working in a coalition government with political parties that are willing to deliver services to communities, reduce unemployment and fight corruption. Speaking from the KZN election results centre in Durban, DA provincial leader Sithembiso Ngema has explicitly stated that his party will not co-govern with the MK Party, highlighting fundamental misalignments in govern…

ANC KZN tightens grip on coalition talks, bars regions from independent negotiations

The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has barred its regional structures from independently engaging other political parties in coalition negotiations, insisting that all discussions and agreements must first be authorised by the provincial leadership. The directive comes as political parties position themselves for possible coalition governments following the November 4 local government elections, with […]