Tag: Johannesburg mayor

NEWS

WATCH | Zille pledges 200,000 jobs as she launches DA plan to fix Johannesburg

DA federal leader and City of Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has launched the Democratic Alliance manifesto for the upcoming local government elections, sharply criticising the ANC for what she called a governance crisis in Johannesburg. She said the city is suffering from failing infrastructure, including water shortages, potholes and broken traffic lights, blaming corruption and […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Helen Zille optimistic about returning to childhood city as mayor – ‘The selection committee will fairly consider’

The former Democratic Alliance leader, Helen Zille, remains positive that if given the opportunity, she would be able to lead the restoration of the City of Johannesburg to the powerhouse it once was. Last week, Helen, a former Mayor of the City of Cape Town, caused social media uproar after revealing her interest in being […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Hands off Joburg! MK Party slams Zille’s mayoral bid as ‘nonsensical’

The MK Party (MKP) claims it is ready to restore Johannesburg to its former glory, citing its recent by-election performance as proof of its capability. Responding to reports that DA federal chair Helen Zille may run for mayor in 2026, MKP spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela dismissed the idea as “nonsensical”, arguing that a Capetonian should not run […]

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