In Conversation with Dr Thelela Ngcetane-Vika is a Senior Lecturer, corporate governance and leadership scholar, managem

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The 2026 Local Government Elections are shaping up to be one of the most anticipated elections in South African history. In Johannesburg, the race for the city's highest office continues to generate significant interest as political parties unveil their mayoral candidates ahead of the November polls.
Tonight, as we celebrate Women's Month, we take a look at the number of women seeking to become the next Executive Mayor of the City of Joburg. For decades, women have been underrepresented in senior political leadership positions, but this year's mayoral race tells a different story. Several political parties have nominated female candidates, marking a significant shift in the political landscape and raising hopes that Johannesburg could once again elect and be led by a woman.
Since democracy, Mpho Phalatse became the first woman to serve as Executive Mayor of the City of Joburg in 2021, breaking a long-standing political barrier
17 Aug English South Africa Politics · News

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