DA aims for outright majorities in municipalities

The race for control of South Africa's municipalities is heating up.

The Democratic Alliance is one of several political parties stepping up their campaigns ahead of the November 4 local government elections.

It is contesting the election with a target of 60 of the country's 257 municipalities.

This is more than double the 27 it governs, according to national campaign manager Ashor Sarupen.

The DA has promised a tougher hand at SA's failing municipalities, saying it will take action against corruption, illegal land grabs and wasteful spending.

To discuss the Democratic Alliance's 2026 LGE Manifesto and campaigns, we are joined by the DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis.

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