A veteran South African politician is campaigning for mayor of Johannesburg by snorkeling in a giant, water-filled trench.
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Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille takes a swim in a pool in a road created by a water leak in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, March 28, 2026. Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille gets ready to take a swim in a pool in a road created by a water leak in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, March 28, 2026. Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille takes a swim in a pool in a road created by a water leak in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, March 28, 2026. Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille takes a swim in a pool in a road created by a water leak in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, March 28, 2026. went snorkeling in a large, water-filled trench in a suburban road in a stunt to draw attention to what she describes as years of mismanagement by the city's authorities. Helen Zille, a well-known South African politician, wore a wetsuit, a mask and snorkel, and a pink-and-white swimming cap as she doggy-paddled through the pool of muddy brown water in an upscale Johannesburg suburb. The pool has been there for about three years because a burst water pipe hadn't been properly fixed despite repeated attempts, she said.Zille posted a video of herself in the trench that was picked up and broadcast by television news channels. In it, she says sarcastically,"And here we are with a free and wonderful Saturday-afternoon snorkel.” “I wonder if there are any fishes in here. Let me take a look," she added before dipping part of her head under the water. Johannesburg is considered Africa's richest city by private wealth but has struggled with years of failed local government coalitions andResidents in the city of around six million people often face water and electricity cuts and broken infrastructure like burst water pipes and damaged roads. Zille, who was previously leader of South Africa's second-biggest party and mayor of the city of Cape Town, said she'll stand in local elections for mayor of Johannesburg. The current mayor of Johannesburg said in a post on X on Tuesday that the pothole was the result of a pipe “that had repeatedly failed over the past three years” and it was fixed and the hole was filled in a day after Zille’s stunt on Saturday.Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.The Jags are about to get a new 'home away from home' for 2027Lawmakers hope new law spurs affordable housing, but some say it weakens local government controlWoman found fatally shot in front yard of home on Jacksonville’s WestsideFlorida court shuts down online gift card business based in Ponte Vedra, imposes over $800K in finesDNA test connects Clay County Navy veteran to WWII POW missing for over 80 yearsSt. Augustine replacing downtown parking kiosks with cashless touchscreensHundreds participate in Jacksonville ‘No Kings’ rally against Trump administrationFlagler College students protest housing policy as seniors cite affordability, availability concernsGAME DAY ⚾🦐 The defending Triple-A National Champion Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp returnShould an HOA or property management company be required to post parking rules for visitors?Fights erupt at Palatka Junior-Senior High after field trip focused on mental healthMother of teen punched during arrest says officer went too far
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