SouthAfrica: The last 3 ‘opposition’ mayors of Johannesburg, Amad, Kunene, and Gwamanda, flatly deny rumours that they are fronts for the ANC and EFF leaders. Report by RMwareya
The circus of eight mayors in the past two years in the South African city of Johannesburg has not only deepened the city’s rot, but reached a crescendo earlier this month when a suspected fraudster was appointed executive mayor only to briefly appoint a convicted scammer as acting mayor in Africa’s wealthiest city.
Fierce political jostling has tipped Johannesburg into dysfunction, hitting on utilities, including electricity and water, as well as violent crime and high-level corruption.Joline Matongo
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