Afrika Mayibuye’s mayoral candidate has apologised after a television blunder, according to The Citizen. The report says Skeem GP was announced on Saturday as the party’s mayoral candidate for the City of Ekurhuleni. The available information does not detail what was said during the broadcast, the nature of the apology, or any response from voters, rivals, or party leaders beyond the reported apology.

Mayor Mkhanyiseli Dudumayo of King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipal has announced his commitment to prioritizing economic growth and improving basic service delivery in the region. His focus aims to enhance the overall development and well-being of the community.

Cape Town mayoral candidate Geordin Hill-Lewis has pledged to create at least 500,000 additional jobs in the city if the Democratic Alliance is re-elected, according to TimesLIVE. The commitment forms part of the party's campaign messaging ahead of the vote, positioning employment growth as a central priority. No further details on implementation timelines or funding mechanisms were provided in the report.

In an opinion piece for TimesLIVE, Lucky Mathebula argues that South Africa's upcoming municipal elections will test whether constitutional government can function effectively at the local level where citizens live. According to Mathebula, the central question is whether coalition politics can produce stable, accountable municipalities capable of delivering services to residents, as hung councils and coalition arrangements have become an increasingly prominent feature of local governance in the country.

A TimesLIVE poll asks whether South African voters can trust the ANC to manage their municipalities if the party cannot correctly compile its election candidate lists. The question comes amid growing concerns over service delivery, as the governing party reportedly struggles with basic election procedures ahead of local polls. The poll invites readers to weigh in on the ANC's administrative competence and its implications for municipal governance.

Afrika Mayibuye Movement mayoral candidate Themba "Skeem GP" Nzimande has defended his bid to lead the City of Ekurhuleni following a tense television interview in which he reportedly struggled to explain how he would address the metro's financial problems, corruption and poor service delivery. According to IOL, the candidate faced difficult questioning about his plans for running the municipality.