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Historic shifts in Makana and metro negotiations signal major realignment in local government

UDM guns for power in Buffalo City, KSD

Opposition parties make play for Eastern Cape municipalities where ANC loses outright control

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Following significant losses in the local government elections, the African National Congress faces being sidelined across multiple Eastern Cape councils as opposition parties explore coalition agreements. Buoyed by the results, rival parties and even alliance partners are negotiating pacts to take control of key councils, including the Buffalo City and Nelson Mandela Bay metros, without the former ruling party.

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