PODCAST: IFP’s mayoral candidate wants government to help more people buy a home in Joburg
Mlungisi Mabaso shares his vision for Johannesburg's future as IFP mayoral candidate, focusing on infrastructure and governance.
IFP's Johannesburg mayoral candidate Mlungisi Mabaso has advocated for the government to assist more people in purchasing homes in the city. In a recent podcast interview, Mabaso, who was chosen as the IFP's mayoral candidate, discussed his vision for Johannesburg. He emphasized the city's infrastructure, revenue collection, and governance issues that require experienced leadership to restore stability and improve service delivery.
With a background in Johannesburg's government, Mabaso has served in various roles, including overseeing the housing portfolio, which expanded to human settlements. He highlighted the importance of holding officials accountable and confronting corruption. Addressing housing challenges, Mabaso mentioned the need to upgrade dilapidated hostels and create economic opportunities around the developments.
He also called for adjusting income thresholds for government-supported accommodation to align with rising living costs. The IFP candidate stated that the party is contesting the election to win Johannesburg and has proposed a ten-point rescue plan to address the city's challenges.
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