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DA candidates promise better services in Emfuleni and Lesedi

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At the party's joint final rally in Heidelberg on Thursday, DA mayoral candidates Kingsol Chabalala and Mokete Motsamai promised better water, electricity and roads. They urged supporters to step up door-to-door campaigning before the 4 November local government elections.

Chabalala, the DA mayoral candidate for Emfuleni, said the party wanted to build on its win in Emfuleni's Ward 28 on 27 May. He called the result the beginning of a new chapter for the party. He said residents were tired of unreliable water, sewage in homes and streets, poor roads and power disruptions.

Chabalala also said a functioning municipality was essential to attract investment and create jobs. He told supporters: "Emfuleni does not need more excuses. Emfuleni needs solutions."

Motsamai, the DA mayoral candidate for Lesedi, said the party would prioritise a steady water supply, upgrades to the electricity network and an end to sewage spillages. He also promised clean municipal finances, better infrastructure and action against corruption. He said two DA members died while fighting for access to water during the fires in Ratanda.

Key facts

Who
Kingsol Chabalala (DA mayoral candidate for Emfuleni); Mokete Motsamai (DA mayoral candidate for Lesedi); Democratic Alliance (political party holding the rally)
What
At a joint final rally in Heidelberg, the DA's mayoral candidates for Emfuleni and Lesedi promised improved water and electricity, an end to sewage spillages, better roads and accountable municipal leadership, and urged supporters to intensify door-to-door campaigning.
When
22 October 2026
Where
Heidelberg, Emfuleni, Lesedi
Status
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