DA Eyes Mayoral Chains as Coalition Talks Begin

DA eyes mayoral chains as coalition talks begin

Hill-Lewis stressed that stable government, accountability and service delivery must take precedence over political rivalry.

Hill-Lewis opens door to ANC coalition deals, says mayoral positions are negotiable - Inside Politics

Geordin Hill-Lewis said on Friday that the DA was prepared to enter coalition negotiations with the ANC and would not necessarily insist on securing mayoral positions in every municipality where it emerged as the largest party.

DA begins coalition talks after Local Government Elections, up to 160 councils could need co-governing

The DA begins coalition outreach after South Africa’s 2026 local elections, setting strict conditions while projecting major gains and retaining key metros.

Geordin Hill-Lewis: DA willing to work with any party, including ANC, in citizens’ interests

  Following an aggressive Local Government Election campaign, one which involved the DA warning against voting for the ANC and EFF to prevent “coalition chaos”, DA Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis says the party is already having informal discussions with all parties, including the ANC, to form stable governments in many municipalities where no party has received the majority vote.   Speaking at the National Results Operations Centre in Midrand on Frid…

Hill-Lewis: DA already courting parties as coalition talks gather pace

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis said coalition talks have taken place with other parties to form stable governments in hung councils across the country. Addressing the media at the national results operations centre in Midrand on Friday morning, Hill-Lewis said the country was entering an epoch-changing period in local governance. Hill-Lewis, who also spoke to IOL […]