# Government is preparing new guidelines to guide coalition negotiations and arrangements following the 2026 Local Government Elections. The guidelines are aimed at promoting political stability and ensuring that disagreements between coalition partners do not disrupt service delivery in municipalities. Government Deputy Spokesperson William Baloyi says the guidelines, which will be released through the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, will provide a clear framework for coalition negotiations. Baloyi says the framework is also intended to address instability and political friction that have affected service delivery in some municipalities.
Government to introduce guidelines for coalition following 2026 local elections