PODCAST: UncoveringIT! The great Johannesburg poker game

Financial Mail senior editors Giulietta Talevi and Shirley de Villiers delve into the critical race for Johannesburg, discussing the various possibilities ahead of the November 4, 2026 local government elections.

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The Financial Mail’s cover this week is about the race for Joburg, the most consequential of the local government election races that are due to take place on November 4, 2026. FM senior editors Giulietta Talevi and the writer of the cover story, Shirley de Villiers, discuss the myriad possibilities in this crucial race.

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