# South African hip-hop pioneer Deon “Dj Ready D” Daniels has entered the race to become Cape Town’s next mayor under the People’s Movement for Change. He is known for his contribution to South African hip-hop culture and for helping shape the country’s DJ and turntablism scene. Daniels says he wants to break the standard cycle of political promises. He aims to focus on grass-roots mobilization, youth development, and uplifting marginalized communities on the Cape Flats.
Hip-hop pioneer Ready D enters Cape Town’s mayoral race