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Veteran 'grandmother' politician shakes up Johannesburg mayor race
Original: Veteran white politician nicknamed 'grandmother' shakes up Johannesburg mayor race
A veteran white politician, nicknamed 'grandmother', has emerged as a significant contender in the race for Johannesburg mayor, according to Reuters. The development is drawing attention in a city where the mayoral contest has been unpredictable, and where race and identity remain central to South African politics. Her late surge is being seen as a potential shake-up of established political alignments ahead of the vote.
Why now: Her unexpected prominence in a high-stakes, closely watched mayoral race is drawing fresh attention to Johannesburg politics.
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