By Charmaine Ndlela
Service delivery failures, crime, corruption and unemployment emerged as key concerns among Johannesburg residents as thousands of Democratic Alliance (DA) supporters gathered at Nasrec on Saturday for the party’s “Joburg: Now or NEVER” rally ahead of the November 4 local government elections.
Draped in blue DA regalia and waving party placards, supporters filled the stands at the Nasrec Centre, calling for reliable basic services, safer communities and greater economic opportunities.
The rally marked the culmination of the DA’s year-long campaign to win control of Johannesburg, with party leaders making their pitch to voters ahead of the elections.
The party has framed its campaign around what it describes as the need to rescue the city from years of decline under the ANC-led coalition, arguing that Johannesburg cannot afford another five years of deteriorating services.
However, conversations with supporters revealed expectations extending beyond campaign promises, with residents demanding tangible
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