South Africa: DA Goes On Coalition Offensive As Battle for Nelson Mandela Bay Begins

South Africa: DA Goes On Coalition Offensive As Battle for Nelson Mandela Bay Begins

With no outright majority in Nelson Mandela Bay, coalition choices will shape efforts to restore water, electricity, refuse removal and accountable local government. The DA has emerged as the largest party with 53 of the 120 council seats and is approaching potential coalition partners.

Nelson Mandela Bay election leaves DA short of majority, requiring coalition talks

The outcome of the 2026 local elections in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) has established a fragmented council composition that necessitates a coalition agreement to achieve the statutory majority required for governance. The Democratic Alliance (DA) secured 53 of the 120 council seats, capturing 44.17% of the vote. This result places the DA as the largest single party but falls short of the 61 seats needed for an unopposed majority government. Conseq…

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The DA emerged as the biggest party with 44%, while the ANC dropped to just over 25%.

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