Rise Mzansi names Lukhona Mnguni as Joburg mayoral candidate

By Akani Nkuna

Rise Mzansi has announced political commentator and analyst Lukhona Mnguni as its mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.

The announcement was made at Victory Yards in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Mnguni said his campaign would focus on tackling crime and restoring public safety in the city.

“We are simply not safe in Joburg. We are terrified to walk the streets even in broad daylight. Driving at night has become a source of danger. Criminals are taking over our lives. The solution is not just more patrolling by day,” he said.

“We need public spaces that are well lit, an environment that is maintained, a social fabric that is rebuilt and a city that works for all communities. We must build bridges, not just for safety but for spatial development, inclusion, solidarity and, most importantly, for a more humane Joburg.”

Mnguni