# The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research says coalition governments are likely to remain a feature of local government after South Africa’s November 4 elections. The CSIR uses statistical modelling to predict election outcomes based on voter behaviour patterns. Professor Pravesh Debba says predictions for some municipalities may carry a two-percent margin of error. He says that early forecasts are expected to help political parties prepare for possible coalition negotiations once results emerge.
CSIR model points to more coalitions after local government elections