Joburg gets surprise new mayoral candidate – with zero political experience
· The South African
Ntsiki Mazwai has announced that she will be in the running as Joburg’s new mayoral candidate. The TV personality, author and podcaster made the surprise announcement on her X account.
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On 4 November, South Africans will vote in municipal elections for their respective ward councillors and for proportional representation (PR).
NTSIKI MAZWAI ANNOUNCES JOBURG MAYORAL CANDIDATE NEWS
On her X account, Ntsiki Mazwai revealed that she had joined the LAND (Land and National Development) Party, where she had been named as the official mayoral candidate for the city of Johannesburg.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) July 8, 2026
NTSIKI MAZWAI FOR JOBURG MAYOR pic.twitter.com/ZIaXqXNbjJ
Introducing you to my new political home.
— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) July 8, 2026
VOTE LAND PARTY
VOTE NTSIKI MAZWAI FOR JOBURG MAYOR pic.twitter.com/vur16ntQ5y
Like Mazwai, the political party – formed in 2018 by Gcobani Ndzongana – has strong views on radical land reform and black economic empowerment.
Mazwai has no formal political experience and has never been elected to office. She has an MA in Arts and a diploma in marketing. However, over the years, she has been vocal about her views on fighting economic inequality, calls for decolonisation, and the development of a stronger African cultural identity.
Since announcing her new venture into politics, and as Joburg mayoral candidate, Ntsiki Mazwai – a former Moja Love presenter – has also advocated for the LAND Party’s manifesto, which includes:
- Reclaiming hijacked buildings overrun by illegal immigrants in the city of Joburg.
- Enforcing labour laws that favour South African citizens
- Financially supporting young entrepreneurs and creating economic opportunities for local residents
- Building stronger border security
As the LAND PARTY we advocate for 90% local workforce and 10% to foreigners. These are the labour laws we wish to enforce 🙏🏿 Leave the hard work to us and keep your hands clean 💚 https://t.co/Sn21Do5lud
— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) July 8, 2026
The Land Party is on record as opposing porous borders because they pose a threat to the security of our country and its citizens. We will provide business startup support to young entrepreneurs to establish their own small enterprises, with rates-free status for two years until… https://t.co/nEDLhQBFcV
— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) July 8, 2026
WHO IS IN THE RUNNING?
As of now, several leading political parties have already named their Joburg mayoral candidates.
They include:
Democratic Alliance – Helen Zille
PA – Kenny Kunene
Action SA – Herma Mashaba
IFP – Mlungisi Mabaso
BOSASA – Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster
GOOD Party and Rise Mzansi – Lukhona Mnguni