South Africa: Political Parties Have 14 Days to Form New Municipal Councils

Source: AllAfrica Global Media · 2026-11-12T08:49:08.000Z · Politics

[Scrolla] About 138 municipalities have no political party with enough seats to govern alone, forcing parties to negotiate agreements to share power. Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says political fights must not delay new councils or disrupt water, electricity, rubbish collection and other basic services.

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