South Africa’s ‘iron lady’ to run for Johannesburg mayor
Helen Zille will try to seize control of Africa’s wealthiest city for the opposition Democratic Alliance
Helen Zille will try to seize control of Africa’s wealthiest city for the opposition Democratic Alliance

Youthful, energetic — and white. Can the mayor of Cape Town transform the fortunes of the Democratic Alliance?

Nation’s second-largest party hopes Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis can widen its appeal

Appointment of contentious politician to manage finances of vital province reveals party’s loosening grip at local level

A growing number of critics say the post-apartheid ANC programme hinders economic development

As G20 leaders gather for a global summit, residents are in despair over a metropolis that struggles to run itself

Long a byword for failure through years of power shortages, the state utility is now grappling with how to raise demand