IN CONVERSATION WITH THEO NKONKI, COGTA SPOKESPERSON
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The Inkatha Freedom Party is set to officially announce its mayoral
candidate for the City of Johannesburg ahead of the 2026 Local
Government Elections. The announcement will take place on Saturday,
16 May 2026, in Soweto.
The party’s president, Velenkosini Hlabisa, is expected to unveil a
candidate described as a proven leader with a strong record in
governance and a commitment to prioritising the needs of
Johannesburg residents. The IFP says the candidate reflects its
broader vision of ethical, capable, and community-driven leadership.
According to the party, the announcement forms part of its preparations
for the upcoming elections and its wider campaign message calling on
South Africans to actively participate in the democratic process by
registering to vote and taking responsibility for improving their
communities.
The IFP has positioned itself as a party focused on restoring service
delivery, rebuilding public trust in local government, and ensuring that
residents are placed at the centre of decision-making.
The official event will take place at Jabulani Technical School in
Soweto at 10h00, and members of the media have been invited to
attend and cover the announcement.,
candidate for the City of Johannesburg ahead of the 2026 Local
Government Elections. The announcement will take place on Saturday,
16 May 2026, in Soweto.
The party’s president, Velenkosini Hlabisa, is expected to unveil a
candidate described as a proven leader with a strong record in
governance and a commitment to prioritising the needs of
Johannesburg residents. The IFP says the candidate reflects its
broader vision of ethical, capable, and community-driven leadership.
According to the party, the announcement forms part of its preparations
for the upcoming elections and its wider campaign message calling on
South Africans to actively participate in the democratic process by
registering to vote and taking responsibility for improving their
communities.
The IFP has positioned itself as a party focused on restoring service
delivery, rebuilding public trust in local government, and ensuring that
residents are placed at the centre of decision-making.
The official event will take place at Jabulani Technical School in
Soweto at 10h00, and members of the media have been invited to
attend and cover the announcement.,
