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Believe in Joburg | Strategic Communications & Public Affairs

Cape Town
Joined June 2009
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James de Villiers retweeted
Helen Zille is coming to administer Johannesburg. COJ officials are shaking. No more knocking off at 11 am 😂
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James de Villiers retweeted
South Africans have given us a historic opportunity to get many towns and cities working for all. We must now rise to the occasion. We can now say with certainty that roughly 1 million black South Africans voted for the Democratic Alliance on Wednesday, making us a mainstream party in every community. Voters can see the effort the DA makes to govern well for everyone and improve the living conditions and dignity of every person. The DA would like to bring parties together around a shared programme of good government for all. I invite every party willing to put residents first to join us. We seek partners committed to bringing integrity to local government, stable government, zero tolerance for corruption, merit-based appointments, sound financial management and measurable improvements in basic services for all residents. South Africa can work for everyone. The DA is ready to do our part. 🇿🇦
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We are ready 🔥🔥🔥
COJ officials and cadres are about to see absolute kak. 💀 Helen Zille didn't just come to take the mayor’s seat; she’s bringing a whole Madlanga Commission to audit every single contract and ghost employee🤣🤣🤣 Die kak gan spad!
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What a time to be alive in SA 💙🇿🇦
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So much for those 'Not My Mayor' posters 🤷‍♂️
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James de Villiers retweeted
Helen Zille for Mayor 💙
We keep it blue tomorrow 💙
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Pledged my support and backed it up with 2 beautiful crosses💙💙💙
Former Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse surprised Helen Zille with a bunch of flowers. Zille, the DA Johannesburg mayoral candidate, will be casting her vote at the Emmerentia Primary School. 🎥 Queenin Masuabi
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James de Villiers retweeted
I did NOT betray my municipality. I voted DA 💙
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James de Villiers retweeted
Former Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse surprised Helen Zille with a bunch of flowers. Zille, the DA Johannesburg mayoral candidate, will be casting her vote at the Emmerentia Primary School. 🎥 Queenin Masuabi
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James de Villiers retweeted
🇿🇦 This is very kind Dr @mphophalatse1. Thank you.💙
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James de Villiers retweeted
I voted DA in Ekurhuleni
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James de Villiers retweeted
Good👏🏽 We’ve tasted the stench of bad governance. We surely appreciate the power of our vote now. This is a good indicator. Let’s go🇿🇦
Early reports of extremely high suburban turnout across Gauteng. Longer lines than usual. I have reports from at least 20 VDs now. Lines of 200+
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James de Villiers retweeted
Whatever their reasons why only on the eve of elections? This issue was surely placed on their table the moment they took over office. This is so irresponsible! The @Our_DA must take this up with relevant authorities. Let’s go vote today and let’s do so wisely👏🏽 #Elections2026 #Election2026
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James de Villiers retweeted
This week, when DA lead’s Johannesburg, we will be told that the election has been rigged 😂
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Thank you Gogo @helenzille for caring so much about Jozi. We are voting for you 🫶 #BelieveInJoburg #Zille4Mayor
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James de Villiers retweeted
Our political opponents spent this campaign attacking me and helping the ANC. While we made this campaign about YOU. We spoke about our solutions to solve the real service delivery problems that affect you, your family, your business and your community. We showed up. Now we are asking you to do the same. Vote DA on BOTH BALLOTS and let’s get Joburg working! 🗳️🇿🇦 #BelieveInJoburg #Zille4Mayor
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Ready. To Make History. #VoteDA 💙
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James de Villiers retweeted
My final take aways: Helen Zille ran an incredible campaign. She was intentional, informative and supportive. I’ve never seen a campaign like hers, none comes close. She deserves to win and Joburg desperately needs. However, that is upto Joburgers and if she loses, all democrats
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