Businessmen can make great politicians, but . . .: Herman Mashaba: businessman and newly appointed mayor of Johannesburg. Sowetan/Antonio MuchaveSouth Africa’s economic capital, Johannesburg, has a new mayor, Herman Mashaba. His election marks two watershed moments: he is a member of the Democratic Alliance, which has never run the city before; and he’s a successful businessman … [Read more...] about Businessmen can make great politicians, but . . . | The Conversation