South Africa: Mashaba Eyes Johannesburg Mayor's Seat - South African News Briefs - August 18, 2026

Mashaba Eyes Johannesburg Mayor's Seat ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has said that he is confident he will become Johannesburg’s mayor after the November local government elections, reports EWN. He said the party’s campaign focuses on work in communities rather than on propaganda. Mashaba says ActionSA is willing to form a coalition with any party if the numbers allow it, but only if potential partners commit to fighting corruption, providing public services to all communities and excluding undocumented foreign nationals from municipal services. Second Suspect Arrested in Reiger Park Killings A second suspect is expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court over the Reiger Park killings, reports SABC News. The 24-year-old was arrested following community tip-offs and is accused of