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Traditionally, the ANC keeps mayoral candidates confidential until after elections. This year, due to the risk of losing key metros to coalitions led by the DA and ActionSA, they publicly named candidates early to build campaigns around them.
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Johannesburg Mayoral Race:
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Frontrunner: Chikane has emerged as the lead candidate to unify the party.
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Competitors: The race is a direct contest involving Helen Zille (DA), Herman Mashaba (ActionSA), Kenny Kunene (Patriotic Alliance), Lukhona Mnguni (Rise Mzansi), and Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster (Bosa)
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The ANC has governed Johannesburg for most of the past 30 years but has lost support since 2016 and experienced unstable coalitions.
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Service Delivery Issues in Johannesburg:
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Lost nearly R4bn worth of electricity (over 20% of purchases) due to theft and billing errors in 2024/25.
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Loses close to 25% of its water supply annually to leaks and burst pipes, costing over R2bn.
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Tshwane Race: Current mayoral committee members Tlangi Mogale and Aaron Maluleke are the likely ANC candidates.
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Ekurhuleni Race: The contest is between two rivals from the same regional leadership—ANC regional chair Nkosindiphile Xhakaza and regional secretary Jongizizwe Dlabathi.
