# IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa says the party is satisfied with its performance in the local government elections and is ready to begin coalition negotiations. Addressing the media at the Electoral Commission’s Results Operations Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg, Hlabisa said the IFP was prepared to engage other political parties on forming coalition governments in municipalities where it would play a leading role. He added that the party was also ready to begin processes to appoint leadership in municipalities it will govern:
IFP satisfied with 2026 election results, ready for coalition talks [SOUND]
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