Can the Iron lady smash Joburg’s crisis and clean up corruption? Helen Zille’s comeback

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In this exclusive BizNews interview, Helen Zille opens up about her return to frontline politics as the DA's Johannesburg mayoral candidate. She discusses the city's critical challenges, coalition complexities, and her vision for restoring effective governance. Drawing on her leadership experience, Zille outlines her 100-day plan and makes a compelling case for decisive action to rescue Johannesburg.
22 Sep 2025 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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