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South AfricaEkurhuleni HR head placed on precautionary suspension- CrimeMashazi’s Luxury Bags Raise Public ScrutinyThe spotlight has turned sharply on former Dr Imogen Mashazi, ex‑city manager of City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, as she comes under intense public scrutiny following her appearance before the Madlanga Commission on 1 and 2 December 2025. The hearings have revived longstanding…December 3, 2025
- South AfricaHelen Zille named DA Johannesburg mayor candidate for 2026The Democratic Alliance named veteran politician Helen Zille as its mayoral candidate for Johannesburg on Saturday, positioning the 74-year-old former Cape Town mayor to challenge for control of South Africa's economic hub in 2026 local elections. DA leader John Steenhuisen announced Zille's…September 20, 2025
- South AfricaFloyd Brink Shortlisted for Johannesburg City Manager RoleThe former City of Johannesburg (CoJ) city manager, Floyd Brink, has emerged as a top candidate in the latest round of interviews for the city manager position, despite his dismissal from the role in December 2024. The Gauteng High Court previously ruled that Brink’s appointment and subsequent…August 28, 2025
