# Johannesburg Mayoral Race and Voter Turnout | Johannesburg News

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-08-01T11:12:35+00:00
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Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille is rallying voters around urgent service delivery fixes—water, power, roads—calling them scandals demanding clean, efficient governance. Meanwhile, the IEC wraps up voter registration with record turnout across Gauteng, KZN, and the Eastern Cape, urging all to vote despite online glitches, as the election date nears and massive logistical prep begins for November’s vote. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b9c94c3cc07c0f60

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