EFF yet to engage in official talks in Joburg, 'but there are talks off the radar and informally'
"It is of key importance for us to retain the governance of these two municipalities because it has implications in terms of political stability," says John Moodey.
As the battle for the mayoral seat in Johannesburg heats up, the DA says the EFF has not officially come to the table for talks.
DA provincial leader, John Moodey says his party has written to the top structure of the EFF to enter into talks on the position but has not received any word back.
However, he says talks are taking place "off the radar and informally."
"There are people within both parties that have particular views on the matter. Ultimately it is up to the executive leadership of both parties to come to an agreement as to what negotiations should take place and what the outcome thereof should be," says Mooney.
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A new mayor is set to be elected in Johannesburg on Wednesday after a special council meeting that was supposed to choose Herman Mashaba's successor was postponed last week to seek a legal opinion.
It comes amid controversy in Tshwane as well with the DA mayor there, Stevens Mokgalapa, on leave in the wake of a sex tape scandal.
"It is very key for the people of Johannesburg and Tshwane - because the one is linked to the other - [it is] of extreme importance, but even more, even nationally it is of key importance for us to retain the governance of these two municipalities because it has implications in terms of political stability,' says Moodey, noting that these cities have become symbolic to the DA in a bid to boost investor confidence.