{
  "id": 5780823,
  "title": "Afrika Mayibuye unveils LGE candidates, contesting over 4 000 wards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/afrika-mayibuye-unveils-lge-candidates-contesting-over-4-000-wards",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T13:51:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/1158349-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Afrika Mayibuye Movement, marking its first anniversary, has unveiled some of its mayoral candidates in Gauteng, a province often plagued by intense political rivalries. Party leader Floyd Shivambu disclosed that the candidates were chosen after a thorough consultation process with various communities. The Afrika Mayibuye Movement is set to contest over 4,000 wards in the impending local government elections. As the movement prepares to unveil its manifesto ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, two months remain before the election day. Party leader Shivambu, however, has not disclosed any details regarding the Johannesburg mayoral candidate. Prince Mokotedi has been designated as the party's candidate for Tshwane. In Ekurhuleni, Themba Lukhele, widely known as Skeem GP, will represent the party. The Afrika Mayibuye Movement asserts that their candidate selection is based on consultations with party members, supporters, and communities. During his address to party members, Shivambu directed some comments towards his political rivals.",
  "summary": "The party will be contesting over 4 000 wards in the upcoming local government elections.",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}