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Veteran politician known as 'grandmother' shakes up Johannesburg mayor race
Original: Veteran white politician nicknamed 'grandmother' shakes up Johannesburg mayor race
A veteran white politician, nicknamed 'grandmother', has emerged as a surprise contender in the race to become mayor of Johannesburg. Her entry is reshaping a contest that had otherwise drawn little attention, and commentators are watching to see whether her long political career and distinctive nickname can translate into support across the city's divided electorate ahead of the vote.
Why now: An unexpected candidate is disrupting a high-profile local political contest, making the race newly competitive and newsworthy.
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