[Daily Maverick] This article first appeared in the Democracy newsletter, our weekly guide to the local government elections ahead of the 4 November poll. As South Africa gears up for the vote, we unpack why Helen Zille in Johannesburg and the MK Party are are set to dominate Election 2026. Here are six things to know this week:
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