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.

Skeem GP, described by The Citizen as a former cash-in-transit heist kingpin who later became a podcaster, has announced his intention to contest the mayoral race in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. According to the report, his entry marks a move from media into the political spotlight ahead of local government elections in the South African metro. Details of his campaign platform or party affiliation were not provided in the available report.

South African political party Afrika Mayibuye has defended its decision to field Themba "SkeemGP" Nzimande, an ex-convict, as a mayoral candidate. According to SABC Politics, the party is facing fierce public backlash following the announcement of Nzimande's candidacy. The party has stood by its choice despite the criticism from the public over his criminal record.

According to SABC Politics, the United Democratic Movement has named Yongama Zigebe as its mayoral candidate for Johannesburg. The announcement positions Zigebe as the party’s hopeful for the city’s mayoralty, but the provided report gives no further details on the selection process, timing of an election, policy platform, opponents, or reactions from other parties.

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis missed a mayoral candidates' debate in Bellville ahead of a contested local election, after being called to a DA event in Matzikama. His absence drew criticism from Freedom Front Plus leader Corné Mulder, according to IOL. The incident caused a stir among participants and observers at the debate, highlighting tensions in the lead-up to the municipal vote.

The GOOD Party has confirmed Brett Herron as its mayoral candidate for the City of Cape Town, according to SABC Politics. The announcement positions Herron, a prominent figure in Cape Town local government, to contest the mayoralty in the upcoming local government elections. The party's confirmation marks a significant step in the political contest for leadership of South Africa's second-largest city, with campaigning expected to intensify ahead of the vote.