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ANALYSIS: The ANC-DA national coalition will survive the elections, and could grow stronger

Outlet: Daily Maverick · Stephen Grootes · Published 18/10/2026 20:42 UTC

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These local elections were always going to provide probably the toughest test for the parties in the national coalition. Despite signs that campaigning is testing the current arrangement, the longer-term interests of the ANC and the DA mean the national coalition is likely to survive for some time yet.

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https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-18-the-anc-da-national-coalition-will-survive-the-elections-and-could-grow-stronger/
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