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Johannesburg politics

ANC’s ‘own goals’ raise alarm
Politics
/ 20 March 2026

ANC’s ‘own goals’ raise alarm

Senior ANC leaders warn that controversies over Nkabane, Morero and Lesufi could cost the party crucial support in Johannesburg

By Mandisa Makgakga
Morero jokes about no-confidence motions at Mosiuoa Lekota memorial
Politics
/ 11 March 2026

Morero jokes about no-confidence motions at Mosiuoa Lekota memorial

Joburg mayor humorously urged UDF leader Bantu Holomisa to stop his party’s councillor from filing motions of no confidence against him. Morero also honoured Lekota’s decades-long contribution to South Africa’s struggle against apartheid

By Lunga Mzangwe
Zille pledges 200 000 new jobs in Johannesburg
National
/ 7 March 2026

Zille pledges 200 000 new jobs in Johannesburg

Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille said the DA-run Cape Town gained 69 000 jobs in the past three months while Johannesburg shed 49 000 jobs

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race
Politics
/ 21 February 2026

Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race

ActionSA leader joins the likes of DA’s Helen Zille to claim city’s top post

By Lunga Mzangwe
EXCLUSIVE: ANC Johannesburg regional ballots allegedly  found opened at presiding officer’s house
Politics
/ 25 January 2026

EXCLUSIVE: ANC Johannesburg regional ballots allegedly  found opened at presiding officer’s house

Party sources said they found a woman at the house trying to burn the ballot papers

By Lunga Mzangwe
Fraud claims rock ANC in Joburg
Politics
/ 23 January 2026

Fraud claims rock ANC in Joburg

Allegations of manipulated ballots and conflicts of interest at the regional conference have deepened factional divides

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Makgakga
Who benefits from the musical chairs in Joburg Council?
Thought Leader
/ 27 June 2025

Who benefits from the musical chairs in Joburg Council?

By keeping Morero in office, Johannesburg’s politicians showed open disregard for ratepayers, putting political deals above leadership, accountability and basic service delivery

By Editorial
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