{
  "id": 3990172,
  "title": "Bongani Baloyi announced as MK Party Joburg mayoral candidate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/bongani-baloyi-announced-as-mk-party-joburg-mayoral-candidate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T16:00:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/bongani-baloyi-announced-as-mk-party-joburg-mayoral-candidate/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has selected its mayoral candidates for six of the eight metropolitan areas throughout South Africa. In the city of Johannesburg, Bongani Baloyi has been chosen as the party's candidate for the mayoral position. Zandile Hlophe-Mkhwanazi will represent the MKP in eThekwini, while Thulani Shongwe will be the party's representative in Ekurhuleni. Mapaseka Mothibi is set to be the mayoral candidate for Mangaung, Mzwandile Vaaibom is the candidate for Buffalo City, and Mvuleni Mapu will serve as the MKP's mayoral candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay. Sibonelo Nomvalo, the party's Secretary-General, stated that all the chosen candidates have solid records and are well-equipped to fulfill their duties. However, nominations for Cape Town and Tshwane are still pending. The party also defended its recent decision to expel two senior members, MPs Dr Hanyisile Litchfield – Tshabalala and Pumlani Kubukeli, from the organization. Nomvalo explained that this action was in accordance with the party's constitution, emphasizing that those involved must take responsibility for their actions. He also noted that individuals expelled from the party often attempt to gain public sympathy and make false accusations when confronted.",
  "summary": "MK Party Secretary General Sibonelo Nomvalo says all the candidates have good track records.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "MK Party to unveil metro mayoral candidates ahead of November local elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/mk-party-to-unveil-metro-mayoral-candidates-ahead-of-november-local",
        "published": "2026-08-28T12:04:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "MK Party to announce mayoral candidates for metros",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/mk-party-to-announce-mayoral-candidates-for-metros",
        "published": "2026-08-28T13:09:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}