Deep-rooted decline and coalition instability continue to shape Johannesburg’s electoral outlook, says Gareth van Onselen
30 June 2026
As South Africa heads towards the 2026 local government elections, Johannesburg finds itself at a critical juncture. Years of coalition instability, deteriorating infrastructure, and unreliable service delivery have left the country’s economic hub facing mounting pressure to restore governance credibility and reshape its economic trajectory.