AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCoalition Countdown: Final results leave the ANC as South Africa’s largest party, but its 30.76% share is a record low. The DA leads in five metros, while more than half of municipalities have no outright winner, putting coalition talks in focus. Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and eThekwini are among the key battlegrounds; only Cape Town has a clear majority government. President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged parties to avoid power struggles and put service delivery first. Election Fallout: Turnout reached 52%, up from 2021, as voters shifted support toward the DA, MK Party and smaller parties. The IEC declared the elections free and fair, though a revote is required in one Northern Cape area after ballot papers were destroyed. Madlanga Commission: Alleged criminal figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is expected to testify as the inquiry resumes, renewing scrutiny of alleged links between criminal networks and senior police officials. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is also expected to appear.
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