DA targets ANC stronghold Soweto ahead of 2026 Joburg municipal vote

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is seeking to expand its support in Soweto, a traditional ANC stronghold, to win a majority in Johannesburg's 2026 local elections. Despite pockets of support, the party faces an uphill battle against entrenched ANC loyalty. The outcome will shape control of South Africa's economic hub and signal broader national political trends.