
Election showdown looms over Johannesburg as service delivery crisis mount
[The Mercury - South Africa] - 22/02/2026
As Johannesburg approaches its local government elections, the city faces worsening service delivery, a critical water crisis, and rising political tension. Four leading candidates are preparing for a fiercely contested mayoral race, with residents demanding solutions to persistent (…)
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