Kaya 959 Local Government Elections 2026

Ward 67 independent candidate Nomsa Mbatha promises to put people before politics

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Phemelo speaks to Johannesburg Ward 67 independent candidate Nomsa Mbatha about her bid to become a councillor in the 4 November local government elections. Mbatha says she wants to cut red tape around service delivery and represent all residents regardless of political affiliation, drawing on years of community work addressing issues including water, electricity, roads, parks and gender-based violence.
27 Oct English South Africa Government · Politics

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