This 2026 edition includes both a  narrative report and a comprehensive dataset, the MISTRA Coalitions Barometer: 2026 Dataset. This dataset tracks, in one place, coalition formation, termination, party roles, coalition typology, governance outcomes, and other key indicators. The report features new insights into coalition trends in South Africa over the last five years.

These tools will be an invaluable resource for researchers, journalists, policymakers, political party officials, diplomats, students and anyone else wanting to better understand South Africa’s coalition politics.