{
  "id": 2551996,
  "title": "BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane to unveil woman candidate for Tshwane mayor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/bosa-leader-mmusi-maimane-to-unveil-woman-candidate-for-tshwane-mayor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T08:27:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/bosa-leader-mmusi-maimane-to-unveil-woman-candidate-for-tshwane-mayor/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Build One South Africa (BOSA) Leader Mmusi Maimane plans to reveal a female candidate for the mayoral position in Tshwane on Saturday morning, prior to the November local government elections. Maimane, speaking to the SABC, mentioned that the chosen woman is well-versed in the issues affecting Tshwane residents. He described her as talented, competent, and a skilled activist, having been involved in the arts and politics. Maimane will unveil the candidate's name, along with other announcements, at Freedom Park in the capital city. He emphasized the importance of steady leadership that keeps promises, listens to people, and maintains transparency to build great cities. The announcement is set to take place on August 22, 2026.",
  "summary": "Maimane says their mayoral candidate is familiar with the challenges facing residents of Tshwane",
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        "published": "2026-08-22T06:42:00.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-08-22T10:13:17.000Z"
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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."
}