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20 February 2026
Election 2026/7 [13] How many votes the DA needs for 50% in JHB [Part II]
This is the second in a two part series. Here I will outline the most plausible scenarios for the DA to obtain 50% in Johannesburg, using the method and tools set out in Part 1.
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Election 2026/7 [12] How many votes the DA needs for 50% in JHB [Part I]
This is the first in a two part series, that sets out the methodological ground work for Part II. Here I will establish the numbers and method used to generate plausible 50% scenarios for the DA in Johannesburg. In Part II, I will focus on the outcomes of this process.
Read the rest of this entry »18 February 2026
Election 2026/7 [15] Action South Africa’s prospects in JHB
An in-depth look at Action South Africa’s prospects in the 2026 elections, with a particular focus on its electoral record in Johannesburg. The metro constitutes something of a double-edged sword for ASA, both its greatest strength, and greatest weakness, as it looks to expand.
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Election 2026/7 [14] Developing a turnout track, using Johannesburg
Here I explain what a turnout track is and how it works, with a view to producing a range of these graphs for the Resources Page. Their most powerful insight is comparative, allowing us to see a turnout differential between two parties.
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Election 2026/7 [11] A brief history of the voters’ roll
A look at the voters’ roll, its relationship to election turnout, the manner in which it has fluctuated over time and what that means. All of which sets the scene for 2026/7 and emphasises just how critical the two registration weekends that will precede the next election are to political parties generally, and the opposition in particular.
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