1 min readBy Stephen Grootes
ANALYSIS: So you want to govern a metro? Be careful what you wish for
By Stephen GrootesSouth Africa
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The Electoral Commission says 546 parties are contesting these elections, claiming to want to be part of governing our councils and metros. They should think very carefully about that.
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- 29 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 29, 2026
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- Stephen Grootes
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- Daily Maverick