JohannesburgAfrican National Congress support fell to 20.25%.
The Democratic Alliance now leads Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni, cities the party held in 2021.
Under the Municipal Structures Act, councils must hold first meetings within 14 days of declaration to elect mayors.
Secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party would rather sit in opposition than sign unfavourable deals.
The party’s national executive committee meets Thursday, 12 November, to set its coalition strategy.
How each outlet framed it
- Daily Maverick
- reports the ANC's loss of lead in Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni, with per-metro vote shares (Buffalo City 41.93%, Cape Town 13.95%)
Sources: Daily Maverick