Herman Mashaba was mayor of the city, representing the DA, between 2016 and 2019, and there have been calls for him to return.

Herman Mashaba was mayor of the city, representing the DA, between 2016 and 2019, and there have been calls for him to return.

Mbeki said that there are some ANC members who only join the party for self-enrichment.

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For the DA’s white suburban base, Mashaba was the guy who got things done – fixed potholes and kept the lights on.

For the DA’s white suburban base, Mashaba was the guy who got things done – fixed potholes and kept the lights on.

Build One SA, Good Party and Rise Mzansi have united to form one party, but will it bring about change?

Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, September 30, 2025.