Performance politics, colonial controversies, and the race for Johannesburg (opens in new tab)

An unorthodox campaign strategy, and institutional failings might cause a political upset in Johannesburg, writes Daniel Feather. Veteran South African politician Helen Zille continues to make ‘a splash’ as part of her campaign to become the next Mayor of Johannesburg. Taking a leaf out of the performance politics playbook, Zille donned a wetsuit, snorkel, and