2026 Local Government Elections: Who is running for mayor in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and other metros?

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2026 Local Government Elections: Who is running for mayor in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and other metros? — Sources: thestar.co.za

Political parties have started revealing who they want to lead South Africa's major metros after November's elections, while the ANC's unusual selection process has left 42 potential candidates waiting.

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2026 Local Government Elections: Who is running for mayor in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and other metros?

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