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Zille’s latest push for the DA ahead of Johannesburg’s municipal election has been marked by a dramatic "Gusheshe" stunt, signalling what she calls the "last chance to rescue Joburg". In a rally she warned that there would be "no favours for connected friends" and pledged that her team would "work night and day to give Joburg a new lease of life". The campaign aims to hand power to voters, positioning the DA as the vehicle for change in a city facing a R220 billion infrastructure backlog. This matters because Johannesburg’s fiscal stability is pivotal for South Africa’s broader economy, and the election could reshape service delivery in the country’s economic hub. Watch for voter turnout trends, the DA’s ability to mobilise grassroots support, and how the ruling ANC and other parties respond to Zille’s high‑profile push. [[1]]