KwaZulu-Natal’s political landscape is undergoing a significant shift as long-standing ANC dominance continues to wane. The IFP is regaining ground, particularly in rural areas, while the EFF is consolidating support in urban centres. These changes are fragmenting power across the province, ushering in an era of coalition politics and heightened competition. Election Analyst Wayne Sussman unpacks what this evolving balance of power means for governance and future elections in KZN.