Media personality and poet Ntsiki Mazwai has officially entered the Johannesburg mayoral race as a candidate for the Land Party, vowing to prioritise service delivery, housing, and infrastructure repair.

Speaking at her campaign launch, Mazwai highlighted the city's struggles with neglect, crime, and inequality, positioning herself as a leader committed to addressing these challenges.She pledged to improve basic services, provide dignified housing for Alexandra, and implement labour laws mandating a 90% South African workforce.Mazwai also called for responsible foreign investment, road repairs, and a safer city, urging residents to support her bid to rebuild Johannesburg.Her candidacy adds to a competitive field of high-profile politicians vying for the city's leadership, including Helen Zille and Herman Mashaba.

The Land Party, which Mazwai joined, is known for its focus on grassroots issues, and she emphasized its track record of advocating for the poor and working class.Her campaign underscores the growing intersection of culture and politics in South Africa's urban centres.