Famous Fridays with DJ Fresh, Featuring Executive Mayor Dada Morero Celebrating the City of Gold with the man shaping it

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Last Friday, Famous Fridays marked Johannesburg’s 139th birthday with a
special guest, Executive Mayor Dada Morero. DJ Fresh and the team sat
down with the Mayor to talk about the city we all call home, exploring
what makes Joburg such a vibrant, resilient, and ever-evolving place.

In this candid conversation, we got to hear from the man behind the
politics, his vision, his plans to improve the city, and his reflections
on what Johannesburg means to him. It’s an inspiring chat that captures
the true spirit of Joburg: bold, diverse, and full of heart.

7 Oct English South Africa Society & Culture · Music Interviews

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