PAC leader urges Johannesburg residents to oppose Helen Zille

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On 29 August 2026, Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) leader Mzwanele Nyhontso campaigned in Soweto, urging Johannesburg residents to oppose Democratic Alliance (DA) mayoral candidate Helen Zille. Nyhontso alleged that Zille’s leadership would benefit only white residents, citing his assessment of DA governance in Cape Town as evidence of failed service delivery in townships. During the manifesto launch for the 4 November local government elections, he also addressed issues of municipal decay and proposed land repossession to support community development and small businesses.

Consequences

The entry of PAC candidate Thami ka Plaatjie and MK party candidate Bongani Baloyi into the Johannesburg mayoral race suggests a crowded field for the upcoming November elections. This fragmentation of the opposition vote could influence the final outcome as various parties compete for support based on their positions regarding service delivery, land reform, and municipal management.

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