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Vote for the psychopath, Joburg needs it
Anton Harber argues Johannesburg's next mayor needs ruthlessness and manipulation to fix a broken city.
Daily Maverick · 1m
When citizens paint their own crosswalks
Frustrated with slow city governments, guerrilla urbanists across America are building benches, painting crosswalks, and installing bike lanes themselves. Cities are starting to notice.
Vox · 4m
Your vote shapes the next five years
Alan Winde argues that November's local elections will determine whether South African towns get basic services or descend into chaos.
Daily Maverick · 1m