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LESEGO MAHLANGU | The urgent need for vigilance ahead of local government elections

Sowetan · 07 September 2026 at 10:36

LESEGO MAHLANGU | The urgent need for vigilance ahead of local government elections

The misuse of unverified claims exemplified by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma undermines public trust and democratic participation, writes Lesego Mahlangu

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