POWER PLAY, PART TWO: In the wrestling ring of South African politics, get set for a battle royal before 2024

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POWER PLAY, PART TWO: In the wrestling ring of South African politics, get set for a battle royal before 2024
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Power has changed hands in a quarter of the metros since the 31 October local elections. Now, South Africans are heading for an even wilder ride than between 2016 and 2021. Here we look at the easiest paths to growth for political parties, and how ...

. They only contested six municipalities and focused on the metros of Gauteng and select parts of KwaZulu-Natal. The risk paid off. ActionSA has contested three by-elections since the November elections. Its best result was in a suburban Tshwane ward where it pipped the FF+ to second place. It obtained a similar percentage in a Soweto by-election, but its growth and position on the podium was better in Tshwane.

The ANC needs the support of the EFF if it hopes to shift control from the DA in Ekurhuleni. A total support of 113 seats is required. The ANC needs the support of the EFF if it hopes to unseat the DA from leading the coalition government in Mogale. A total support of 39 seats is required.

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