EFF Quits Ekurhuleni Coalition as ActionSA Denies Role in Cabinet Reshuffle
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Reported Facts
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- •EFF officially announced its exit from the Ekurhuleni coalition government on February 18, 2026.
- •Mayor Xhakaza conducted a cabinet reshuffle on February 18, 2026, which increased ANC members in the executive.
- •ActionSA publicly denied any role in the reshuffle chaos and refused to accept Xolani Khumalo's appointment as MMC.
- •The ANC accused Herman Mashaba of withdrawing from coalition talks to protect the mayor of Tshwane, indicating broader regional political maneuvering.
- •The reshuffle has triggered political instability and tensions within the Ekurhuleni municipal government as of mid-February 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If EFF remains outside the coalition ANC may consolidate power in Ekurhuleni, potentially marginalizing smaller parties like ActionSA.
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Primary Sources (6)
AFRICADaily Maverick (South Africa)MUNICIPAL POLITICS: Ekurhuleni mayor’s reshuffle triggers political chaos and coalition tensionsAFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)NEWS ANALYSIS: Mapping the ANC’s tentative next footsteps in EkurhuleniAFRICAIOL (South Africa)ActionSA rejects Xolani Khumalo’s Ekurhuleni MMC appointment, refuses to join ‘failed’ governmentAFRICA