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Operation Dudula – known as a xenophobic vigilante group that has led unlawful raids targeting foreigners – has registered as a political party to contest the 2024 elections and claims to represent citizens who have lost hope.
South Africa’s richest metro, Johannesburg, is now in the control of minority parties, with a mayor representing a party with just three seats in council. Among the 10 MMCs appointed is controversial businessman, ex-convict and ‘Sushi King’-turned politician Kenny Kunene.