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Helen Zille Is Running for Mayor of Johannesburg and Needling the ANC

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What The New York Times Africa reported

As South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday, Helen Zille, 75, is betting voters care less about race and more about public services in her bid to become mayor of Johannesburg.

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Helen Zille Is Running for Mayor of Johannesburg and Needling the ANC. As South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday, Helen Zille, 75, is betting voters care less about race and more about public services in her bid to become mayor of Johannesburg. Covered by 2 publications. The New York Times Africa: Helen Zille Is Running for Mayor of Johannesburg and Needling the ANC. The New York Times World: Helen Zille Is Running for Mayor of Johannesburg and Needling the ANC.

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  1. The New York Times Africa United States Helen Zille Is Running for Mayor of Johannesburg and Needling the ANC As South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday, Helen Zille, 75, is betting voters care less about race and more about public services in her bid to become mayor of Johannesburg. 2 h ago · Tier 2
  2. The New York Times World United States Helen Zille Is Running for Mayor of Johannesburg and Needling the ANC As South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday, Helen Zille, 75, is betting voters care less about race and more about public services in her bid to become mayor of Johannesburg. 2 h ago · Tier 2

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