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  "id": 18150558,
  "title": "A new generation in the running for local government",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/a-new-generation-in-the-running-for-local-government",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T16:20:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mail and Guardian",
    "slug": "mail-and-guardian",
    "url": "https://mg.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-11-04-a-new-generation-in-the-running-for-local-government/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Several candidates under the age of 30 are contesting wards across South African municipalities in the 2026 local government elections, aiming to bring fresh leadership and tackle service delivery issues.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}