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Mail & Guardian
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Mail & Guardian
Zille shakes up Jozi mayoral race
Combative: Democratic Alliance federal council chair Helen Zille has applied to become Johannesburg's mayor. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy The DA leader's interest in the position has sent political parties scrambling to find stronger candidates as the 2026 municipal elections loom This content is restricted to subscribers only . Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscription enables: - M&G community membership - independent journalism - access to all premium articles & features - a digital version of the weekly newspaper - invites to subscriber-only events - the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber?
Wall Street Journal
6 hours ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Why New Orleans Is Rallying to Save a Trash Collector
NEW ORLEANS—Something strange happened in the French Quarter in December. The trash-strewn streets were swept spotless seemingly overnight. Graffiti old enough to graduate was power-washed out of existence. And Bourbon Street's signature scent of vomit and regret was replaced with the smell of lemons. It wasn't magic. It was a new emergency sanitation contract. And now—much to many residents' and business owners' dismay—the mayor wants to take it away.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Yahoo
Mayor accused of stealing skid steer from dead man
ST. MARY, Mo. – In the small Mississippi river town of St. Mary, police investigators say the mayor stole an $18,000 skid steer—a piece of equipment used for digging and hauling. Missouri Highway Patrol investigators said it was on a property on Cemetery Road and that the deceased man's heirs went to get it and could not find it. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now FOX 2 visited the home of mayor Adam Bequette, who's now charged with felony theft and tampering. A public works truck showed up after we arrived. The worker told us he couldn't talk, and mayor Bequette did not come out. Court records say defendant Bequette claimed the skid steer was blocking access to utilities and that he also said that he'd contacted the deceased man's family before taking it. Police investigators report finding no evidence of either. American Idol alum launches Coffee Girl shop in Waterloo Bequette was also once a licensed police officer—until recent action by the Missouri Attorney General. The Attorney General filed a complaint in September 2024, attempting to strip or discipline Bequette's police license because of two reports of domestic violence. Court records show that Bequette did not respond, and the Attorney General was awarded a default judgment. City Hall was closed because of Juneteenth, but court records indicate Bequette's past was the talk of city employees, who reportedly said the mayor told them he was not going back to jail. A judge denied police and prosecutor requests to lock up Bequette on the charges. Instead, he's been served with a court date to show up for his initial appearance on July 16. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Case 'ready to give back'
OTTUMWA — The second Ottumwa mayoral candidate has formally announced a run, and maybe a historic one at that. Brenda Case, who spent almost 30 years working for the Iowa Judicial Branch, kicked off her candidacy Thursday on the steps of Ottumwa City Hall, looking to become what may be the first woman mayor in the city's history. But that is not why she's running. A long career allowed her to help people from all walks of life, and now she wants to continue that effort in a new capacity. "I thought for several years that I could contribute something to the city, and I think I'm good at removing obstacles so people can get their jobs done," Case said. "I love my town. I could have lived anywhere in the state, but I picked Ottumwa because it's great. It's low-key and there's history here." Case joins Ben Foote as the only candidates so far to succeed Rick Johnson, who will not run for a second term as mayor. The mayor's seat and a majority of the city council seats will all be on the ballot in November. (This is a developing story and will be updated)
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Case 'ready to give back'
OTTUMWA — The second Ottumwa mayoral candidate has formally announced a run, and maybe a historic one at that. Brenda Case, who spent almost 30 years working for the Iowa Judicial Branch, kicked off her candidacy Thursday on the steps of Ottumwa City Hall, looking to become what may be the first woman mayor in the city's history. But that is not why she's running. A long career allowed her to help people from all walks of life, and now she wants to continue that effort in a new capacity. "I thought for several years that I could contribute something to the city, and I think I'm good at removing obstacles so people can get their jobs done," Case said. "I love my town. I could have lived anywhere in the state, but I picked Ottumwa because it's great. It's low-key and there's history here." Case joins Ben Foote as the only candidates so far to succeed Rick Johnson, who will not run for a second term as mayor. The mayor's seat and a majority of the city council seats will all be on the ballot in November. (This is a developing story and will be updated)
