Explainers
How Joburg works.
Four short reads. Plain language, cited, non-partisan.
Municipal vs Provincial vs National
Three spheres. Different jobs. The rule of thumb for figuring out who to blame.
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How the 270-seat council actually works
Ward vs PR councillors, MMCs, the Speaker, and why a party with 3 seats can still hold the mayor's chair.
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Meet the alphabet soup: JRA, JW, CP, Pikitup…
13+ municipal-owned entities under the City. Who does what, quickly.
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How to vote on 4 November 2026
Register, check your ward, find your voting station. All the IEC links in one place.
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