Vuyo Zungula unpacks: 2026 election, Joburg, ANC, coalitions, DA, Madlanga Commission, Phala Phala
From SMWX · 53:02
Show by Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
Vuyo Zungula returns to SMWX to discuss his bid to become Johannesburg’s mayor and the African Transformation Movement’s plans to tackle the city’s service-delivery failures. He outlines proposals to repair infrastructure, reduce reliance on water tankers, restructure municipal entities and confront what he describes as criminal networks operating within and around the city. Zungula sets out ATM’s conditions for joining a coalition, addresses voter disillusionment and raises his concerns about electoral integrity. Drawing lessons from the Madlanga Commission, he argues for independent investigations into municipal corruption and explains how he would measure progress on financial management, water losses, support for small businesses and the reclamation of hijacked buildings. The conversation also explores his opposition to the DA’s approach to privatisation and his case for bringing core municipal services in-house. Turning to Phala Phala, Zungula criticises the suspension of the impeachment inquiry and explains why he believes parliamentary scrutiny of Cyril Ramaphosa is essential to accountability in South Africa’s highest office.
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