DA Expands Campaign Ahead of South Africa's 2026 Elections
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...