South Africa: DA warns small parties may force Cape Town coalition

Ahead of the 2026 local elections, the DA warns that smaller parties appealing to coloured voters could prevent it from securing a majority in Cape Town, potentially forcing a coalition government. The party is still expected to win a slim majority, but the race is tightening. This matters because coalition dynamics in Cape Town could affect municipal governance and signal broader national political trends.

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