- Border posts in South Africa are handling mass deportations while political parties campaign in Johannesburg.
- Herman Mashaba and Helen Zille are running for mayor in Johannesburg.
Land Party supporters moved to the DA, while Helen Zille targets a majority win in Johannesburg.
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Updated Sep 13
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What happened
Land Party supporters moved to the DA, while Helen Zille targets a majority win in Johannesburg.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Helen Zille
South African politician
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Herman Mashaba
South African businessperson
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Johannesburg
largest city in South Africa
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