The Makana Citizens Front won more votes than any other opposition party, giving residents a direct voice on the local council

Those haggling over the keys to Durban city hall can’t smell the shit in the harbour

The EFF has decided to close all talks with the ANC; meanwhile, the DA has not made any headway in talks with ActionSA as time runs out for councils to elect leaders

Small players’ voices were heard in many provinces where they will form part of coalition governments

Better service delivery and morality are among the things needed to save the ANC from sinking further

The party is set to begin interviewing prospective mayors this week — and women candidates have a five-point advantage

The political sands are shifting, says Mmusi Maimane

Only a few people have chosen who will govern South Africa’s municipalities

Of South Africa’s 213 municipalities, the ANC attained a majority in 161. Meanwhile, there are 66 hung councils that will need to be governed through coalitions

The low voter turnout in the local polls is something our leading parties must take to heart as they look to rebuild their relationship with the electorate.

Burning a city and asking its residents to vote for you appears to have been a bit of a stretch for Durban’s electorate

Oscar Mabuyane tested waters with the ANC provincial executive committee regarding a possible coalition with the DA during a special meeting on Thursday

Politicians benefit from ignorant citizens ‘because then they can fool the people’, says community activist

Steady growth and an increase in its number of seats make the Economic Freedom Fighters a potential kingmaker in councils across South Africa

With at least 66 hung councils so far, coalitions are on the agenda as ANC and DA majorities tumble

Hung municipal councils, most crucially in several metros, mean the ANC will have to find partners to be able to govern

IEC rejects claims local government elections results are late, despite promising to finalise them by Wednesday

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba holds all the cards in the coming coalition talks

Northern Cape leads in the vote counting with 89% of its results already completed

The party is struggling to get its base out to vote, despite having a strong presence online and at rallies