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  DA Federal Chairperson Solly Msimanga says the party has expanded its nationwide structures ahead of South Africa's 4 November 2026 local government elections. PRETORIA, 9 October 2026 — The Democratic Alliance (DA) is stepping up its nationwide election campaign as South Africa prepares for local government elections on 4 November, with the party highlighting its expanded community structures and candidates in every electoral ward. DA Federal Chairperson Solly Msimanga said the party had strengthened its presence across the country as it seeks to improve its performance in the upcoming municipal elections. Speaking to SABC News on 8 October, Msimanga said the party had established branches in communities nationwide, allowing it to maintain a more permanent local presence. DA Highlights Nationwide Election Preparations Msimanga's comments came outside the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Facility in Pretoria, where the party concluded a march addressing gender-based violence. Th...

  South Africa Coalition Crisis: Warning Ahead of 2026 Elections South Africa's municipal political landscape could become increasingly complicated after the November 4 local government elections, with new research warning that fragmented voter support may produce more councils without an outright majority. The warning comes from the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), which released its 2026 Coalitions Barometer on October 7. The research highlights the challenges political parties face when forming and maintaining coalition governments at municipal level, particularly as voter support becomes divided among a growing number of parties. 80 Municipalities, 175 Administrations According to findings discussed by MISTRA researcher Dr Laurence Caromba in an October 8 Moneyweb interview, 80 municipalities have experienced hung councils since the 2021 local government elections, resulting in 175 different administrations. However, the findings also reveal a more compli...