Helen Zille tipped as Johannesburg’s ‘best hope’ for 2026 mayoral race Political analyst Ebrahim Harvey says Helen Zille has the grit and vision to rescue Johannesburg, calling her the city's 'best hope for recovery'.

"... if you compare #Khayalitsha or #Gugulethu with what is happening in the rest of the country in other so-called Black African areas in particular, then it [Cape Town] is better! I can tell you it's better!"

- Ebrahim Harvey, political analyst

Helen Zille tipped as Johannesburg’s ‘best hope’ for 2026 mayoral race Political analyst Ebrahim Harvey says Helen Zille has the grit and vision to rescue Johannesburg, calling her the city's 'best hope for recovery'.

"... if you compare #Khayalitsha or #Gugulethu with what is happening in the rest of the country in other so-called Black African areas in particular, then it [Cape Town] is better! I can tell you it's better!"

- Ebrahim Harvey, political analyst