ANC faces coalition scramble as grip on major cities slips:
Early results show ANC is set to lose its majority in all major South African metros
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ANC faces coalition scramble as grip on major cities slips: DA projected to lead in five of eight metros, with ActionSA emerging as key player
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ANC faces coalition scramble as grip on major cities slips: DA projected to lead in five of eight metros, with ActionSA emerging as key player
timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-11-06-anc-faces-coalition-scramble-as-grip-on-major-cities-slips/
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