ActionSA Confirms Positive Meeting With EFF, Awaits DA And MK Party Coalition Talks

ActionSA has confirmed that it has held a meeting with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) as political parties continue discussions aimed at shaping the future of municipalities following the 2026 Local Government Elections.

In a statement, ActionSA said the meeting with the EFF’s negotiating team was positive and conducted in a mutually respectful manner, with discussions focusing on political stability and the delivery of services to residents.

The engagement forms part of ActionSA’s broader efforts to meet with different political organisations as parties explore possible cooperation arrangements and coalition agreements in municipalities where no single party has secured an outright majority.

The party said it remained committed to engaging with all political parties as it seeks to find common ground on issues affecting local government.

ActionSA also confirmed that it was awaiting confirmation of meeting dates from the Democratic Alliance (DA), uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) and other political organisations.

The latest engagement comes at a crucial moment for South African local government, following an election that has reshaped political representation across several municipalities.

With coalition negotiations expected to determine who governs a number of hung councils, political parties are under pressure to find workable arrangements that will ensure municipalities remain functional and capable of delivering essential services.

Issues such as water shortages, electricity supply, road maintenance, refuse removal, financial management and municipal accountability are expected to feature prominently in discussions between political organisations.

For ActionSA, the emphasis on stability and service delivery signals its intention to prioritise practical governance arrangements rather than allowing political disagreements to undermine municipal administration.

The party’s willingness to engage with the EFF also demonstrates that coalition discussions are likely to involve organisations with different political positions and policy priorities.

However, a positive meeting does not necessarily mean that an agreement has been reached or that the parties have committed to governing together.

Coalition negotiations typically involve discussions about policy commitments, mayoral positions, council leadership, committee responsibilities and mechanisms for resolving disagreements.

ActionSA’s planned engagements with the DA, MK Party and other political organisations could therefore prove important in determining the possible political arrangements in municipalities where coalition governments are required.

The DA and ActionSA have previously occupied similar political spaces in several local government debates, while the EFF and MK Party bring different political priorities to coalition discussions.

As negotiations continue, residents will be watching closely to see whether political leaders can put their differences aside and establish stable administrations.

The outcome of these discussions could have a significant impact on municipal leadership, governance and service delivery over the next five years.

ActionSA has indicated that it intends to continue its engagements as the coalition negotiation process unfolds.