Power has repeatedly changed hands in some towns since 2016 Opinion polls show ANC risks losing majority in two provinces.
South Africa is writing a framework that will guide how coalition governments should be constituted and operate, a move that should help stabilize fractious municipalities and ensure national and provincial administrations aren’t derailed by infighting should no party win outright control in next year’s elections.
New rules need to be agreed to ensure the state works in the public’s best interests, officials are more accountable and the delivery of services don’t grind to a halt if alliances unravel, Deputy President Paul Mashatile told a meeting in Cape Town on Friday that was convened to discuss the new blueprint.