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Parties urged to field more women as men dominate local polls lists
Hopeful Leaders Democrats' City of Cape Town mayoral candidate, Yumna Alexander.
South Africa
Men account for 62% of the 136 790 certified candidates for South Africa’s 4 November local government elections, prompting calls for political parties to field more women and address intimidation in political spaces.
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- October 7, 2026
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