Local government
The Inkatha Freedom Party has introduced Mlungisi Mabaso as its mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg. Mabaso vowed to restore the city to its former glory and unveiled a 10-point rescue plan.
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Cali's mayor secured first-debate approval for the Sistema Recupera project aimed at updating the city's tax structure.
In March 2026, Uppsala municipality will relocate several park, outdoor, nature, and forest management units to Kåbovägen 17 from Sågargatan 17. The move aims to consolidate expertise for improved collaboration and more efficient use of resources. It affects around 110 employees in Avdelning park och natur.
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Anne Hidalgo, Paris mayor since 2014, will leave office in March after two terms. She entered politics in 2001 as first deputy to Bertrand Delanoë and has shown tenacity amid oppositions. Her record, intertwined with her predecessor's, splits opinions between praise for environmental commitment and criticism of her approaches.