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⬤ MEDIUM 19 Oct 2026, 21:36 UTC

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: ANC abandons plan to name mayoral candidates amid fears of supporter backlash

With 42 candidates shortlisted across eight metros, the ANC is heading into local elections without naming who it wants to become mayor.
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