LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Dry taps to the council chamber, the Makhanda Archbishop who says he’s no politician
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The leader of the Makana United Civic Movement has no interest in political leadership – he just wants to see the town where he grew up restored to a properly functioning municipality with good governance and service delivery.
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