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  • Political parties at the IEC code of conduct ceremony in Midrand. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    What a coalition govt means for the South African voter

    Some experts say the 8 May election could be a turning point in South African politics, adding that a coalition government is possible.

    1119 days ago
  • People voting during the national general elections on 7 May 2014. Picture: Amanda Moore/EWN.

    JUDITH FEBRUARY: The ‘c’ word of elections - coalitions

    Judith February says if coalition politics is needed, the ANC may well need to find uncomfortable bedfellows such as the EFF.

    1168 days ago
  • FILE: MMC for Finance in Johannesburg, Funzela Ngobeni. Picture: @CityofJoburgZA/Twitter

    Joburg MMC Ngobeni: ANC plotting to have city put under administration

    The ANC held a media briefing on Sunday calling for fresh elections in the cities saying the current Democratic Alliance-led coalition government was not prioritising service delivery.

    1365 days ago
  • FILE: ANC Gauteng deputy provincial chairperson Panyaza Lesufi says the days of unprincipled coalitions are over and has called for fresh elections in Tshwane and Joburg. Lesufi was briefing the media at the ANC offices in Ghandi Square Johannesburg CBD on 26 August 2018. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    ANC Gauteng: City of Tshwane dysfunctional, must be saved from DA coalition

    The party says these coalitions are informed by hatred towards it have no principles and fresh local government elections would be the answer.

    1365 days ago
  • City of Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba  is interviewed outside council chambers. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    DA to march in support of Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba

    DA leader Mmusi Maimane is expected to lead the march in Johannesburg in support of the coalition government lead by Mashaba.

    1635 days ago
  • FILE: German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Picture: AFP

    Merkel tries to build coalition after vote that puts far right in parliament

    Voters flocked to the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD), the first far-right party to enter the German parliament in more than half a century.

    1700 days ago
  • Ousted Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor Mongameli Bobani. Picture: EWN

    Holomisa: Bobani didn’t breach coalition deal with DA

    Mongameli Bobani was removed as Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Mayor through a motion of no confidence at a council meeting last week.

    1728 days ago
  • FILE: DA leader Mmusi Maimane addresses Mitchells Plain residents, while doing door-to-door campaigning in the area. The visit was part of the DA's #Change19 tour. Picture: Bertram Malgas/EWN

    'We want to stop corruption'

    The DA says that being in the front line of running three metros has readied the party for a realignment in the country’s politics which will revolve around coalition governments.

    1754 days ago
  • Deputy Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Obed Bapela briefs the Press on findings from the ANC NPC. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    [WATCH] The ANC reconsiders itself as an opposition party

    Deputy Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Obed Bapela elaborates on previous ANC coalitions and how the party will reevaluate how better to operate as an opposition party in some of South Africa's metros.

    1778 days ago
  • DA leader Mmusi Maimane.  Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    'I'm in talks with other political parties to form alternative coalition govt'

    Mmusi Maimane says South Africans need to be prepared for the future of South Africa, which he says lies in a coalition government.

    1833 days ago
  • Outgoing Ekurhuleni Mayor Mondli Gungubele. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Outgoing Ekurhuleni mayor sad about ANC's dip in support

    Mondli Gungubele says the ANC in Ekurhuleni has clinched a deal with other parties to form a coalition.

    2099 days ago
  • EFF councillors taking their oath of office in Ekurhuleni. Picture: Clement Manyathela/EWN.

    Residents of Ekurhuleni will know their new mayor today

    With no political party having won an outright majority in Ekurhuleni, a coalition government is expected.

    2099 days ago
  • FILE: City of Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    ANC in Joburg says coalition talks with other parties still ongoing

    The party is still uncertain on whether it will run the city of gold, come tomorrow’s council meeting.

    2101 days ago
  • FILE: Thousands of ANC supporters filled the Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on 31 July for the party's final rally ahead of the upcoming local government elections. Picture: Reinart Toerien

    Case of malicious damage to property opened following EFF & ANC scuffle

    An ANC supporter was rushed to hospital after being stabbed outside the venue following a scuffle.

    2102 days ago
  • Police tape generic. Picture: /EWN

    Northern Cape police investigate murder of DA member

    The DA also claims Baaitjies had received death threats after winning a ward in Danielskuil two weeks ago.

    2102 days ago
  • EFF leader Julius Malema speaks to the media at a press conference in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, to give feedback on the party's coalition talks. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    Council meeting underway in Rustenburg after disruptions

    Proceedings were delayed by an apparent altercation between ANC and EFF members outside the venue.

    2103 days ago
  • EFF leader Julius Malema speaks to the media at a press conference in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, to give feedback on the party's coalition talks. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    Malema: EFF will only assume power through a popular vote

    The EFF confirmed it will not enter into coalitions with either the DA or the ANC in hung municipalities.

    2104 days ago
  • FILE: EFF leader Julius Malema. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    'There will be no coalitions with any party'

    Julius Malema says the EFF would vote with the DA in Gauteng metros.

    2105 days ago
  • FILE: The City of Cape Town in the Western Cape. Picture: EWN.

    Only 2 hung municipal councils yet to be resolved in WC

    The DA claimed most and yesterday announced a partnership with the Karoo Community Initiative.

    2109 days ago
  • FILE: Gauteng ANC chairperson Paul Mashatile passionately addresses thousands of supporters as the party launched its Gauteng Manifesto at the FNB stadium on 4 June 2016. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Gauteng ANC calls for swift formation of councils in areas it won

    The ANC in Gauteng says it will form coalition governments with political parties based on shared principles.

    2111 days ago
  • FILE: UDM leader Bantu Holomisa. Picture: Sydney King/EWN.

    Holomisa to meet with ANC & DA for second time over coalition

    Holomisa says he met with the two parties at the weekend and laid out several conditions.

    2112 days ago
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