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 f

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