Johannesburg’s local government election results have ushered in a new era of coalition politics, with the DA emerging ahead of the ANC for the first time in the city’s history.
Yet no party secured enough support to govern outright, leaving the city’s future hanging on complex coalition negotiations. With multiple parties holding the balance of power, several coalition options are now being debated.
The choices made in the coming days could determine how quickly Johannesburg addresses its deepening governance, service delivery and corruption challenges.
To help us unpack the possible outcomes and what they mean for residents, we are joined by Daily Maverick associate editor, Ferial Haffajee.
