MK Party's Joburg Mayoral Candidate Bongani Baloyi Rules Out DA Coalition
- MK Party's Johannesburg mayoral candidate Bongani Baloyi drew a clear line on which parties he would work with after the 2026 local government elections
- Baloyi, who previously served as Midvaal mayor under the DA, explained how his political views have shifted significantly over the years
- The MK Party candidate outlined his priorities for Johannesburg, including a controversial proposal on how to handle outstanding municipal debt
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JOHANNESBURG — uMkhonto weSizwe Party mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, Bongani Baloyi, has categorically ruled out entering into a coalition with the Democratic Alliance ahead of the 2026 local government elections, regardless of the outcome.
Baloyi made the remarks during an interview on 702, as political parties across the city begin positioning themselves ahead of the municipal race. He was pressed on the MK Party's approach to potential post-election partnerships and confirmed that a deal with the DA was off the table, even if his party fell short of an outright majority. He added that the party's position on other political organisations would be made public once it officially launches its Johannesburg manifesto in the coming weeks.
Baloyi's shifting political path
The mayoral candidate acknowledged his political journey, which has taken him through several parties. He previously served as mayor of Midvaal under the DA, later joined ActionSA, went on to form Xiluva, and ultimately aligned himself with the MK Party. Baloyi maintained that his views have moved progressively to the left over time. On the question of his varied political background, he argued that Johannesburg residents were less concerned with a candidate's party history than with their capacity to govern effectively and deliver services.
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Restoring Joburg's financial health
Baloyi outlined an ambitious agenda should the MK Party take control of the city. His stated priority is to address Johannesburg's liquidity crisis and stabilise its financial position. He indicated plans to conduct a thorough review of municipal entities and strengthen local law enforcement capacity.
On the persistent issue of outstanding municipal debt, Baloyi proposed a departure from the current approach of cutting off services to defaulting residents. Instead, he suggested introducing a social rate for households that are genuinely unable to pay, framing it as a more equitable mechanism for managing debt recovery. He cautioned that turning the city around would not be a short-term exercise, describing a ten-year strategy as the realistic timeframe for achieving meaningful stability and growth in Johannesburg.
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MK Party announces LGE candidates
In a related article, Briefly News reported on the uMkhonto weSizwe Party's announcement of its metro mayoral candidates for the upcoming Local Government Elections, focusing on their plans to combat corruption in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni. Amidst skepticism from South Africans regarding the feasibility of their promises, the candidates assert a commitment to restoring integrity in governance, making for a contentious political atmosphere leading up to the elections.
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