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ActionSA said it will continue engaging all parties in good faith despite growing tensions around coalition negotiations in the Central Karoo. Coalition talks are underway in the region after vote counts left Beaufort West, Laingsburg, and the broader Central Karoo with no outright majority winners.

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The People’s Movement for Change (PMC) said it had been in discussions with ActionSA about possible governance arrangements before the party struck a deal with the patriotic alliance. The PMC has since joined forces with the Karoo Democratic Force and Pik & Graaf to form a five-councillor bloc, accusing ActionSA of acting in bad faith. ActionSA said it remains committed to acting in mutual respect and cooperation as coalition talks continue in the central Karoo. The remarks come after the People’s Movement for Change, the Karoo Democratic Force, and Pik & Graaf accused ActionSA of undermining coalition negotiations while trying to secure control of municipalities in Beaufort West, Laingsburg, and the wider central Karoo. PMC leader Marius Fransman claims ActionSA acted in bad faith after initial coalition discussions were held with the PMC, before the party made an agreement with the patriotic alliance in Laingsburg. ActionSA spokesperson Matthew George responded, “ActionSA will continue to engage directly with all parties to address any matters raised in the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation that has thus far characterised our discussions with everyone. We don’t believe it will be appropriate or constructive to address these matters through the media at this stage.”

Coalition talks are underway in 16 of the Western Cape’s hung councils to reach agreements on governance in the province before the 14-day deadline on Wednesday next week.

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