South Africa: Why the DA Could Lose More Than Just Mashaba in Johannesburg

Herman Mashaba's resignation as Johannesburg mayor on Monday could lead the DA to lose its hold on the city's top job in the next few weeks as a successor is sought.

With just 38% of the vote, the DA has managed to lead a seven-party coalition in the past 18 months since the local elections in 2016. An important factor in securing control of the council was the partnership the party struck with the EFF.

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