Gender and Local Coalition Politics in South Africa
30 Jul 2026
The rise in coalition governance is coinciding with the stalling of progress in women’s representation in legislative bodies
The rise in coalition governance is coinciding with the stalling of progress in women’s representation in legislative bodies
The decision to contest separately does not appear abrupt but rather the logical outcome of a merger that never fully transitioned from announcement to implementation
At the centre of the coalition turmoil lies a broader challenge of the perception that the ANC failed to consult its partners and took unilateral decisions
On 30 October 2025, ACCORD in partnership with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Northern Cape, convened a provincial seminar titled “Exploring the Architecture of Coalition Governance and Politics
Coalitions are no longer the exception, but a new norm
Community Leaders Call for Stronger Engagement in Local Governance
The importance of consultation within coalition governments
Devising lessons on coalition governance from Western Cape’s municipalities.
Youth discuss the future of coalitions in South Africa.
Opportunities & challenges to make South Africa’s constitutional democracy a reality for citizens in the context of coalition governance.