ANC begins coalition talks in Mpumalanga’s Nkangala region

The African National Congress (ANC) in Mpumalanga’s Nkangala region has begun talks with smaller political parties to form municipal governments following the 2026 Local Government Elections(LGE).

The discussions come after the ANC retained all 33 wards in Thembisile Hani Local Municipality, while independent candidates secured two wards in Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) secured one ward.

ANC regional spokesperson Clarence Maseko says discussions with smaller parties are already underway, with the intention to constitute municipal councils within the next 14 days.

“We are going to engage with smaller parties in all these councils in Nkangala to constitute municipal governments within the next 14 days. These discussions are already underway. There is a national guide from the ANC NEC, which has constituted a task team to guide coalition discussions across the province. We will take our cue from that NEC directive while engaging other parties here in the province.”

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