South Africa: DA Leads Johannesburg Polls Ahead of Municipal Elections
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) is currently leading in the polls ahead of Johannesburg's municipal elections on November 4.
The DA's candidate for the mayoralty, Helen Zille, is not guaranteed to take the position even if the party wins the most votes.
Two potential coalition scenarios could influence the outcome, with the African National Congress (ANC) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) being key players.
If the ANC and EFF form a coalition, they could potentially outnumber the DA, despite the DA's current lead in the polls.
Alternatively, the DA could form a coalition with other smaller parties to secure a majority.
Johannesburg's municipal elections are taking place as part of a broader set of local government elections across South Africa.
