With no party expected to secure an outright majority, smaller and newer political formations could have a decisive say in who governs Nelson Mandela Bay. Whoever takes the reins will inherit a municipality grappling with deep administrative and financial problems.
LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: The kingmakers and the chaos awaiting Nelson Mandela Bay’s next coalition
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