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The Burning Platform : Independent Candidates

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How serious should we take independent candidates? Do they even stand a real chance of making it into parliament? Gareth and Phumi dig into to the realities faced by independent candidates in the lead to this year's elections. Joining them for a quick chat is Anele Mda, she expands on the discussion as from her vantage point as someone who is running as an independent candidate. The Burning Platform
16 May 2024 English South Africa Politics · News

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