LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Politicians’ egos and ideological hang-ups no longer win votes in SA

November 12, 2026 · Daily Maverick

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WATCH: Deranged animal rights activist arrested after allegedly hitting carriage driver with skateboard
Video captures Abigail Holbrook allegedly striking a Central Park horse carriage driver with a skateboard while shouting
Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded his party at Arlington's scared tomb
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