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  "title": "South Africa's elections: a marathon not a sprint",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/south-africas-elections-a-marathon-not-a-sprint",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T04:00:00.000Z",
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  "summary": "As South Africa prepares for its local government elections, the spirit of the Comrades Marathon serves as a poignant reminder of the true meaning of democracy and governance.",
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