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A new News24/SABI Strategy Group poll has highlighted the growing political contest for control of Johannesburg ahead of South Africa's 2026 local government elections. The survey suggests that no single party is on track for an outright majority in the city, pointing to a highly fragmented political landscape where coalition governments could once again play a decisive role.
The findings form part of a wider poll conducted among 5,001 registered voters nationally, including dedicated samples in Johannesburg, Tshwane, Cape Town and eThekwini. Researchers describe the poll as a snapshot of voter sentiment rather than a prediction of the final election outcome. According to the survey, voter preferences remain divided among major parties, reflecting growing political competition and shifting loyalties.
The findings form part of a wider poll conducted among 5,001 registered voters nationally, including dedicated samples in Johannesburg, Tshwane, Cape Town and eThekwini. Researchers describe the poll as a snapshot of voter sentiment rather than a prediction of the final election outcome. According to the survey, voter preferences remain divided among major parties, reflecting growing political competition and shifting loyalties.
