Kaya 959 Local Government Elections 2026

Loyiso Masuku promises culture shift in Johannesburg

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Johannesburg Deputy Mayor and ANC mayoral candidate Loyiso Masuku joins Phemelo in studio to discuss the party’s plans for the city ahead of the 4 November local government elections. Masuku says the ANC must rebuild public trust through greater accountability, improved revenue collection and urgent action on failing services, while acknowledging that the party could have done better.
26 Oct English South Africa Government · Politics

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