Celebs Enter Local Politics | Johannesburg News

Election season is heating up with a wild mix of celebrities stepping into local politics — from a former Orlando Pirates star to a soapie actor, a drug-busting TV host, a poet, and a hip-hop DJ all vying for council seats. But it’s not just about fame; these candidates bring raw personal stories — like a former cash-in-transit convict turned podcaster, a musician who lost his voice in parliament, and a DJ who paused his radio career to run for mayor. They’re united by frustration with broken systems and a hunger to fix the decay they’ve witnessed firsthand, ready to turn their platforms into powerhouses for real change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eab82fdfa32ee2da