Driven by money or duty? Why South Africa is seeing 43% surge in election candidates

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The IEC has received significantly more nominations for the November local government elections, with an analyst linking the increase to unemployment, political confidence and a changing electoral landscape.

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Driven by money or duty? Why South Africa is seeing 43% surge in election candidates

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