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South Africans demand security and basic services as they vote in local elections

High crime rates and a lack of basic services are causing concern among many of South Africa’s 29 million registered voters. Water shortages and unreliable electricity supplies have also become symbols of municipal failures, angering voters and eroding support for the ruling African National Congress. The municipal elections on November 4 will offer a glimpse into whether these frustrations are…

South Africans demand security and basic services as they vote in local elections

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