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The MK Party has dismissed the idea of a coalition with the Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg if neither party wins an outright majority in the 2026 local elections. The MK Party’s mayoral candidate, Bongani Baloyi, says the party will clarify its position on other parties when it releases its manifesto. The stance limits the coalition options in a city where political alliances could determine who governs. Baloyi, a former Midvaal mayor with experience across several parties, has based his campaign on promises to deliver a financial and administrative turnaround centered on liquidity, funded budgets, infrastructure maintenance, and more professional municipal management. His proposals could appeal to residents frustrated by unreliable services, but the party’s ability to deliver will depend on political cooperation and fiscal discipline. For Johannesburg residents, the more important question is whether a new governing arrangement can restore the city’s finances.