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MK Party’s Mkhwebane considering running for mayor of Joburg
The Star
|November 28, 2025
ADVOCATE Busisiwe Mkhwebane, a former public protector and member of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, has indicated interest in running for mayor of the City of Johannesburg, saying she has the experience to “turn things around” in the metro.
In a recent interview with IOL News, Mkhwebane, who serves as the MK Party’s Mpumalanga convener, said she believes she has what it takes to be the Joburg mayor.
Mkhwebane was removed from office in 2023 by President Cyril Ramaphosa on grounds of misconduct and incompetence.
Asked whether the MK Party, led by former President Jacob Zuma, had approached her about the Johannesburg mayoral candidacy, she said she would be open to the role but emphasised that the decision rests with Zuma.
“I think that will be up to the president. Actually, its not MK Party, its the president who decides. I must say I’m more than capable of doing any work, especially after six years, seven, 11 months as Public Protector. My record speaks for itself” she said.
Mkhwebane pointed out her experience investigating maladministration, service delivery failures, and corruption across state institutions as Public Protector.
This story is from the November 28, 2025 edition of The Star.
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