@mrmahlangu70: Description: The ANC just laid down the law for coalition negotiations! Secretary General Fikile Mbalula confirmed that ALL coalition deals must be officially approved by the National Executive Committee (NEC). No more "small businesses" or backroom corner deals. 🚫 Key takeaways from the briefing: 🔹 People First: "We are not in the business of begging for mayorships. It is people first." 🔹 The Reality Check: The ANC expected ~34% based on internal polls but got ~31%, admitting the cost of living crisis cost them crucial middle-class votes. 🔹 IEC Praise: The ANC praised the IEC for a free, fair, and accurate process, including successful recounts that reclaimed wards in Gauteng metros. Official coalition answers are coming next Friday after the NEC meets. Do you trust the ANC's new coalition rules? Let us know below! 👇 #ANC #SAPolitics #CoalitionSA #FikileMbalula #MzansiNews