Kaya 959 Local Government Elections 2026

Rise Mzansi’s Lukhona Mnguni sets sights on Joburg mayoral seat

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RISE Mzansi Johannesburg mayoral candidate Lukhona Mnguni joins Phemelo to unpack the party’s plans for the city ahead of the local government elections. Mnguni outlines six priorities, including tackling criminality and hijacked buildings, improving service delivery, reforming transport, supporting informal traders, streamlining municipal entities and bringing greater political stability to Joburg.
5 Oct English South Africa Government · Politics

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