Zille rules out EFF/MK coalitions, seeks outright Joburg majority

DA leader Helen Zille has publicly ruled out coalition agreements with the EFF and MK party ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, citing ideological incompatibility as a threat to governance. She is campaigning for an outright majority in Johannesburg, which the DA argues is necessary to 'rescue the city.' This marks a firming of the DA's pre-election stance, potentially narrowing post-election coalition options and shaping local political dynamics.