Caucus Leader on DA’s new Joburg strategy: Eject mayor now or “won’t be much left to govern in 2026”

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The accelerating drift of Joburg, whose implosion from a “world class African city” to widespread dysfunction is overseen by an ANC-led coalition, is well documented. After hitting roadblocks, the Democratic Alliance’s approach of demanding dissolution of the council to trigger a re-run of the 2021 election was this week replaced by one with greater odds of success. DA Caucus leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku explains the new strategy to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
8 May 2025 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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