LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: ANC abandons plan to name mayoral candidates amid fears of supporter backlash
By Lunga SimelaneSouth Africa
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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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- 22 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 19, 2026
- Byline
- Lunga Simelane
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- Daily Maverick