Explainer: 127 hung councils and a 22 November deadline. Here’s how your new council gets formed
Nov 12, 2026
What a hung council is, why parties have until 22 November to form local governments, and what happens if they fail. A plain guide after the 2026 local elections.
“Preposterous”, says Ramaphosa. But the ANC’s real problem is not one man’s resignation
Nov 12, 2026
Ramaphosa calls resignation reports preposterous after the ANC's 30.76% local election result. The question voters should ask is who answers for the councils.