Zuma’s MK party and Democratic Alliance consider coalition
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Zambian Observer
The MK party of Jacob Zuma and the Democratic Alliance (DA) have reportedly begun talks in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, about a possible local coalition after the 2026 local elections. No agreement has been reached yet and the terms remain unknown, according to the Zambian Observer.
The MK party, founded by former South African president Jacob Zuma, and the Democratic Alliance (DA), the main opposition party, have reportedly opened discussions on a possible coalition in Johannesburg. According to reports by the Zambian outlet Zambian Observer, representatives of the two parties are holding these talks in Midrand, north of the metropolis, as the parties seek influence in local administrations resulting from the 2026 elections.
The two parties have often clashed over governance and economic policy. No agreement has been reached at this stage, and neither the terms nor the areas of cooperation have been confirmed.
These talks come on top of recent developments in eThekwini, the Durban metropolis. On 6 November, the DA ruled out any coalition with the MK, then on 8 November, the MK negotiated with the ANC to sideline the DA.
