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A new politics for Tshwane

Mail & Guardian · 21 August 2026 at 00:00

A new politics for Tshwane

This article critically examines the populist governance style in Tshwane, South Africa, contrasting it with the social democratic politics exemplified by Zohran Mamdani in New York.

It highlights the ripple effects of global right-wing movements and calls for a shift towards policies that address systemic inequalities rather than merely policing poverty.

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