EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 9 MIN
IN CONVERSATION WITH THEO NKONKI, COGTA SPOKESPERSON
from VOW 88.1 · host Pretty Ngwenya & KHANYISILE YENDE
The Inkatha Freedom Party is set to officially announce its mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. The announcement will take place on Saturday, 16 May 2026, in Soweto. The party’s president, Velenkosini Hlabisa, is expected to unveil a candidate described as a proven leader with a strong record in governance and a commitment to prioritising the needs of Johannesburg residents. The IFP says the candidate reflects its broader vision of ethical, capable, and community-driven leadership. According to the party, the announcement forms part of its preparations for the upcoming elections and its wider campaign message calling on South Africans to actively participate in the democratic process by registering to vote and taking responsibility for improving their communities. The IFP has positioned itself as a party focused on restoring service delivery, rebuilding public trust in local government, and ensuring that residents are placed at the centre of decision-making. The official event will take place at Jabulani Technical School in Soweto at 10h00, and members of the media have been invited to attend and cover the announcement., Instagram · Twitter
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The Inkatha Freedom Party is set to officially announce its mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. The announcement will take place on Saturday, 16 May 2026, in Soweto. The party’s president, Velenkosini Hlabisa, is expected to unveil a candidate described as a proven leader with a strong record in governance and a commitment to prioritising the needs of Johannesburg residents. The IFP says the candidate reflects its broader vision of ethical, capable, and community-driven leadership. According to the party, the announcement forms part of its preparations for the upcoming elections and its wider campaign message calling on South Africans to actively participate in the democratic process by registering to vote and taking responsibility for improving their communities. The IFP has positioned itself as a party focused on restoring service delivery, rebuilding public trust in local government, and ensuring that residents are placed at the centre of decision-making. The official event will take place at Jabulani Technical School in Soweto at 10h00, and members of the media have been invited to attend and cover the announcement.,
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