From obscurity to be ‘useful idiot’: Gwamanda has done little as Joburg mayor

The mayor would probably have to be worried about being mugged, though, because this is Joburg, after all.

Johannesburg mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda at the Braamfontein Council Chambers, on 5 May 2023. Picture: Nigel Sibanda One of the tenets of efficient close protection – as executed by professional special forces operators – is not to attract attention to yourself or the high-value person you’re guarding. He is so dull and unremarkable that he could walk, unescorted, through our streets and not have to worry about being the victim of a political assassination. He would probably have to be worried about being mugged, though, because this is Joburg, after all.

and a collection of luxury vehicles to ride around in and share his wisdom, including “there is no water crisis”.ElectionsJoburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda splurges over R6m per year for personal protection

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