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Johannesburg is a ‘gangster’s paradise’ run by untouchables, says Al Jama-ah mayoral candidate

Mail & Guardian · 20 October 2026 at 16:50

Johannesburg is a ‘gangster’s paradise’ run by untouchables, says Al Jama-ah mayoral candidate

Al Jama-ah Johannesburg mayoral candidate Ashley Mama has labelled the metro a “gangster’s paradise” run by untouchables, while defending the party's governance record and urging rivals to isolate the DA.

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Johannesburg is a ‘gangster’s paradise’ run by untouchables, says Al Jama-ah mayoral candidate

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