John Perlman speaks to Helen Zille, the Democratic Alliance’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate, about the party’s performance in the 2026 municipal elections. They unpack the latest numbers, voter behaviour and emerging electoral trends, as well as what the results could mean for coalition negotiations and the future of governance in Johannesburg.

Tags: 702, 702 Afternoons, Talk radio, Elections, Mayoral, DA, Helen Zille, Johannesburg, Voter, Party, Future, Results 

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