The political future of Nasiphi Moya is attracting attention following the 2026 local government election results, which have left the City of Tshwane facing another round of coalition negotiations.
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Nasiphi, who represents ActionSA, is hoping to retain her position as Executive Mayor, but the fragmented election outcome means her return to office will depend on negotiations and support from other political parties.
Following the announcement of the early election results, Nasiphi took to social media to thank residents who voted for her party and expressed appreciation for the support ActionSA received.
She also acknowledged that the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) was still finalising the counting process.
Her possible departure from the mayoral office has raised questions about what lies ahead for the politician and whether she will continue leading the capital city.
With the declaration of 2026 Local Government Elections, my term as the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane has ended.
Thank you, residents of Tshwane.
You were patient as we began the process of turning around a broken city. We have laid a solid foundation for rebuilding the Capital City 🇿🇦.
Thank you for trusting us with your households and for never chasing us away from your communities.
My love and commitment to the people Tshwane is unwavering.
ActionSA’s Tshwane caucus is ready to camp in all communities to ensure that services are delivered.
Re a leboga
Siyabonga
Baie dankie
Ndiyabulela
Thank you 🇿🇦— Dr Nasiphi Moya (@nasiphim) November 8, 2026
ActionSA pushes for another 5-year term
Despite the election outcome, ActionSA has made it clear that it wants Nasiphi to remain at the helm of Tshwane for another five years.
The party’s national chairperson, Michael Beaumont, said on 6 November that securing another term for Nasiphi would be a central objective during coalition negotiations.
Beaumont indicated that ActionSA was prepared to negotiate with any political party, provided there was agreement on key governance priorities, including service delivery, political stability and accountability.
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has since reinforced that position. On 9 November, Herman said any coalition agreement involving his party must include Nasiphi continuing as Tshwane mayor.
He also confirmed that ActionSA was exploring possible coalition arrangements with both the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the African National Congress (ANC), reported EWN.
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The numbers behind Tshwane’s coalition talks
The election results have left Tshwane without an outright majority party, making coalition negotiations necessary.
The 214-seat council has the following leading parties:
- Democratic Alliance (DA): 74 seats
- ActionSA: 48 seats
- African National Congress (ANC): 44 seats.
A party or coalition needs at least 108 seats to secure a majority in the council.
This means ActionSA’s 48 seats could give it considerable influence during negotiations, but the party will need support from other political organisations to secure Moya’s return.
The DA, which emerged as the largest party in Tshwane, also has an important role to play in determining the city’s next administration.
Nasiphi Moya reflects on her time as mayor
Nasiphi was elected Executive Mayor in October 2024 following a coalition agreement involving ActionSA, the ANC, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and other parties.
Reflecting on her time in office, she described the experience as challenging but said she believed her administration had made progress.
Speaking at the National Results Operations Centre, she credited the working relationship between coalition partners and residents for the achievements during her approximately two-year tenure.
She also maintained that her administration prioritised taking services directly to communities rather than relying solely on public meetings.
Will Nasiphi Moya remain mayor?
For now, Nasiphi’s political future depends on the outcome of coalition negotiations and the support she can secure in the newly elected council.
Importantly, the election results do not automatically remove her from office. She remains the incumbent mayor until the newly constituted council elects a successor.
ActionSA has made retaining her position a clear negotiating demand, but no final coalition agreement or guarantee of her re-election has been established.
As discussions continue, Tshwane residents will be watching closely to see which parties come together to govern the capital and whether Nasiphi will be given another opportunity to lead the municipality.
Featured image: Gallo Image/Alet Pretorious
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