- ANC candidates are facing registration hiccups in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
- ANC nomination failures have been reported in the Eastern Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
- ANC infighting and inability to field candidates in the Eastern Cape.
- The Patriotic Alliance and African National Congress are competing for political influence and expanding their footprint in the Eastern Cape and Gqeberha.
Kou-Kamma Municipality Election Results Lead to Hung Council
What happened
In the November 2026 election for Kou-Kamma Municipality, the African National Congress won five of the 12 seats. The Patriotic Alliance won four seats, while the Democratic Alliance secured three seats. This outcome means the municipality is heading toward another hung council.
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Why it matters
Residents in Kou-Kamma have complained about poor service delivery, including issues with potholes, uncollected rubbish, and sewage spills. The formation of a new coalition is expected to address these ongoing infrastructure and service challenges.
The Patriotic Alliance and African National Congress are competing for political influence and expanding their footprint in the Eastern Cape and Gqeberha, amid ANC infighting and inability to field candidates in the Eastern Cape.
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Who's involved
- Patriotic AllianceWon four council seats in the Kou-Kamma Municipality election.
- African National CongressWon five council seats in the Kou-Kamma Municipality election.
- Democratic AllianceSecured three council seats in the Kou-Kamma Municipality election.
- Eastern CapeThe province where the Kou-Kamma Municipality is located.
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The entities involved
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Patriotic Alliance
South African political party
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African National Congress
left-wing nationalist political party in South Africa