It appears that coalition governments are the future as political parties struggle to get a clear majority at local government level. Analysts warn that all indications are that even after today’s election, parties will be forced to co-govern as was the case previously. However, these arrangements have often gone wrong in many municipalities. The emergence of scores of new parties has also complicated the situation. So, how can parties manage coalition governments such that citizens are not denied access to basic services due to battles among the different parties? What are the alternatives? For more on this we are joined on the line by...

Guest: Bheki Mngomezulu - Professor of Political Science and Deputy Dean of Research at the University of the Western Cape

Guest: Dr. Lubna Nadvi - Political Scientist and analyst at the University of KwaZulu-Natal

Guest: Grant Masterson - Head of Programmes at the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa