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South African parties are chasing influencers. Is attention replacing political experience?

As South Africa’s 4 November 2026 local-government election approaches, political parties are increasingly tempted by people who bring ready-made audiences. But attention is not the same as political experience, representation or accountability.

South African parties are chasing influencers. Is attention replacing political experience?

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