Cilliers Brink outlines plans to get Tshwane working

Phemelo is joined by ATM Johannesburg mayoral candidate Vuyo Zungula to unpack his plans for the city ahead of the 4 November local government elections. Zungula, who has served as an MP since 2019, is entering a crowded mayoral race as the ATM’s former president.

Phemelo is joined by the IFP’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate Mlungisi Mabaso, the youngest candidate in the race. Mabaso, who also serves as the city’s MMC for Human Settlements and IFP Youth Brigade national secretary, outlines the party’s plans for Joburg, with youth empowerment and tackling unemployment among his priorities.

Phemelo is joined by EFF Johannesburg mayoral candidate Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, who brings a human-rights approach to the city’s biggest challenges. We unpack her plans to tackle corruption, stabilise coalitions, streamline municipal services and put residents of Joburg at the centre of local government.

The IEC has rejected calls to give the ANC more time to capture candidates for the November 4 local government elections, saying the deadline for nominations passed at 5pm on Friday. This follows the ANC’s claim that technical problems with the IEC’s online system affected a small number of its…