Thank you to our organizers, volunteers, and all South Africans for your trust and support.
Together, we're building a better South Africa.
We have launched our candidate for Mayor of Johannesburg, and a campaign to restore the soul of our city.
A proud Joburger, Lukhona Afika Mnguni is a builder at heart and a leader ready to clean up the city.
A New Leader for a City That Needs One
RISE Mzansi has officially launched Lukhona Afika Mnguni as its mayoral candidate for Johannesburg.This is not just the announcement of a candidate. It is the beginning of a campaign to rebuild a city that has been neglected, mismanaged, and captured for too long. Johannesburg does not have a shortage of ideas. It has a shortage of capable, accountable leadership. This campaign is about changing that, with leadership grounded in competence, integrity, and a commitment to serve the people of this city.
We are committed to building a safe, connected, and inclusive city with reliable public transport, dependable services, thriving local businesses, affordable housing, and equal opportunities for all residents to live, work, and prosper.
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Jozi On The Move: A clean, safe, affordable and integrated public transport system where a single card gets you to your destination.
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A Living City: Streets in Fordsburg and the CBD that are alive and safe until late, where small businesses are supported with water, waste collection, and proper trading spaces rather than harassed by the Council.
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Dignity in Every Ward: We will ensure that the quality of your life is not determined by the Region you live in or your income. Our commitment is to provide a baseline of service delivery excellence across the entire city.
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Infrastructure Reliability: A city where the water runs every morning and the lights stay on because we’ve tackled cable theft and maintenance head-on.
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Spatial Justice: Requiring new developments in Sandton or Rosebank to include affordable rental units so workers can live near their jobs.
The People’s Manifesto departs from the ineffective political norm of seeing problems in isolation when they are systemic and manifest across different sectors and points of impact.
NATIONAL
We are a capable, solution-oriented organisation. We value equality, people centricity and practice listening daily.
PROVINCIAL
We are diverse and inclusive, we leave no one behind. We collaborate with active citizens from all walks of life and hold ourselves accountable to our national vision and mission.
LOCAL
We are building a social community structure, that is accessible, trustworthy and reliable. We act in small ways every day, to intentionally and sustainably improve the lot of ordinary South Africans
INDIVIDUAL
I am empathetic to my fellow South Africans and would like to help work towards the South Africa we all deserve.
Our new leaders are representative of the diversity of South Africa and work as a team to unite South Africans towards the realisation of happiness and dignity in our lives.
Songezo Zibi
National Leader, Chairperson of SCOPA
Songezo Zibi, born in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape is an author of two books, Raising the Bar: Hope and Renewal in South Africa (2015) and Manifesto
Boitumelo Mpakanyane has a broad and varied professional history, a seasoned entrepreneur and professional with experience in communications, legal practice and most notably as Digital & Policy Manager
Review our policy documents for a South Africa we all cherish. New leaders caring for South Africans' rights are vital. Let's unite with RISE Mzansi for a brighter future.
Single Mothers
New leaders must prioritize support for single mothers. RISE Mzansi offers five flagship policies crucial for the future of our nation.
South Africa’s water crisis is more severe than our electricity crisis. We can live without electricity, but we cannot live – let alone grow – without water.
Mzansi, explore our latest initiatives and join us in making a difference. Your participation empowers our collective efforts to create a better tomorrow for all. Explore our campaigns and be part of the movement towards a brighter future.
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