DA in KZN rules out coalition with MKP and EFF

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal says they are looking forward to working in a coalition government with political parties that are willing to deliver services to communities, reduce unemployment and fight corruption.

Speaking from the KZN election results centre in Durban, DA provincial leader Sithembiso Ngema has explicitly stated that his party will not co-govern with the MK Party, highlighting fundamental misalignments in governance.

“The people of KZN are now tired of complaining about service delivery that is crippling across the province. As the DA in KZN, we are clear that we will work with those parties that are willing to deliver services to our people. Give people equal opportunities, treat everyone fairly, but we are clear that we are not going to work with the MK and the EFF.”

“Our dynamics and policies, our principles, our values are not the same, if they do have them. A party that’s always changing leadership now and then, it tells you that there’s going to be no stability in that municipality and they’ll also fail to manage funds.”

X | @SABCNews | The Democratic Alliance (DA) says the 33 hung municipalities out of 44 in KwaZulu-Natal following the 2026 Local Government Elections is an indication that voters are growing tired of giving one political party an outright majority due to unfulfilled promises. https://t.co/5kem0j3GNt

— SABC News (@SABCNews) November 8, 2026