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In this episode of the Talking Sense Interview, Gabriel Makin and Helen Zille discuss the Johannesburg results from the latest SRF/The Common Sense poll. They unpack the DA's progress and what the polling data reveals about her prospects of securing a majority in the city.

JOBURG. R200 BILLION. 5 YEARS. Johannesburg is on the edge of a comeback - and people are paying attention. In this final episode of season 3 of The Corner Office, we sit down with Helen Zille to unpack what could be the most exciting economic turnaround story in South Africa. Johannesburg breaks, it rebuilds, it breaks again, and then somehow - with the stubbornness only Joburgers truly understand - it finds a way to move forward. Investors who know the city deeply don’t bet on its perfection; they bet on its potential. And if there is one theme that emerged from our final episode of The Corner Office with Helen Zille’s, it’s that Johannesburg’s potential is nowhere near exhausted. South African businesses are sitting on roughly R2 trillion in dormant capital. For all the complexity around city governance, infrastructure, and budgets, the real expectations of Joburgers are remarkably consistent across communities, income levels and business sectors. They want: - Water they can trust. - Electricity they can rely on. - Roads they can drive on. - Public spaces that feel safe. - A city where business doesn’t come with operational volatility. Whether the commentary comes from industry leaders, political figures, neighbourhood forums, or the business sector, the message is the same: a working Johannesburg unlocks everything else. This conversation digs into the questions that matter to every investor and commercial property owner: ​⁠ ⁠What would a well-run Johannesburg unlock for growth and asset value? ​⁠ ⁠How do reliable services, strong systems and smart partnerships create investor confidence? ​⁠ ⁠Where are the quick wins that can shift sentiment fast? ​⁠ ⁠Why Joburg’s unique “social capital” is one of its greatest competitive advantages. At Galetti, we ask these questions daily because they shape the future of the city we invest in, work in, and believe in. This is about possibility, momentum, and the massive upside in rebuilding Africa’s most important commercial hub. The opportunity is real. The energy is rising. And the city is ready. ‼️Disclaimer: Galetti Corporate Real Estate is an independent organisation and does not endorse or align with any political party or candidate. Our focus is solely on issues that impact Johannesburg’s commercial landscape and the broader business community.

After 100 days of GNU, are we headed in the right direction? South African politics has been a hive of activity in recent times, from questionable hiring practices to political floor crossing. Joining Gareth and Phumi to give an insider's view, Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, Helen Zille. Getting insight into news headlines is the order of the day. The Burning Platform

After the formation of the government of national unity, the DA has emerged as an important player in the alliance. The party's federal chairperson Helen Zille opens up on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast about the considerations of the architecture of the GNU and her relationship with some of the ANC's top executives. She also speaks about issues such as racism, service delivery, the economy and crime. Zille, 73, a former journalist at the Rand Daily Mail who exposed the apartheid police cover-up of Chris Hani’s assassination, also opens up about how she transitioned from journalism to politics. Besides being a wife, she is a mother and a grandmother. She talks about how politics has affected her life. Production by: Bulelani Nonyukela. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode of the BizNews Power Hour features a powerful interview with the DA's federal chair Helen Zille who looks back on the aftermath of November's Local Elections; discusses the dynamite expose of ANC cadre deployment into the judiciary; looks ahead to a probable change in SA's national government in 2024 - and shares how her party has managed to attract so much young talent. Also in this programme, our partners at the Financial Times of London explain why both allies and enemies are now calling for UK PM Boris Johnson’s head and explains why activists are targeting global public relations firms. Plus Accountability Now's founder Adv Paul Hoffmann considers consequences for the corrupt after recommendations made in the Zondo Commission's first volume.

This episode of the BizNews Power Hour features a powerful interview with the DA's federal chair Helen Zille who looks back on the aftermath of November's Local Elections; discusses the dynamite expose of ANC cadre deployment into the judiciary; looks ahead to a probable change in SA's national government in 2024 - and shares how her party has managed to attract so much young talent. Also in this programme, our partners at the Financial Times of London explain why both allies and enemies are now calling for UK PM Boris Johnson’s head and explains why activists are targeting global public relations firms. Plus Accountability Now's founder Adv Paul Hoffmann considers consequences for the corrupt after recommendations made in the Zondo Commission's first volume.