Chris Hattingh speaks to Sean McLaughlin, an independent political analyst about the state of the City of Gold in the run up to the 2026 Local Government Election. Mr Hattingh and Mr Laughlin discuss the prospect of the major political parties, possible coalitions and the path to power. The two also discuss the increasing reliance on kingmakers holding the balance of power in the 270-seat council, as well as the challenges a new administration might face in the patronage networks hampering service delivery.
