Helen Zille address DA supporters during a protest against School Capture Bill outside the offices of MEC Panyaza Lesfi on July 05, 2022 on July 05, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill seeks to introduce new regulations around schools and education in South Africa. Photo by Gallo Images/OJ Koloti
Leadership
Helen Zille for Joburg mayor? High stakes, high impact, and a city in crisis
Helen Zille’s potential Joburg run electrifies political landscape.
Key topics:
Zille may run for Johannesburg mayor amid city collapse.
Coalition skills, Cape Town record boost her candidacy.
DA struggles to find internal candidate sparks debate.
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