ANALYSIS: New mayors beware — SA’s local government revolt is waiting for a spark
By Stephen GrootesSouth Africa
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Whoever takes power in Johannesburg may inherit more than a governance crisis: a deepening crisis of legitimacy.
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- 17 words · 1 min read
- Published
- November 1, 2026
- Byline
- Stephen Grootes
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- Daily Maverick