At 31, Lwazi Pakade could become the ANC’s youngest Cape Town mayoral candidate

Author: Velani LudidiPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: South Africa

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At 31, Lwazi Pakade could become the ANC’s youngest Cape Town mayoral candidate

Lwazi Pakade, aged 31, could become the ANC's youngest mayoral candidate in Cape Town. The article, published by News24, examines his background and the implications of his potential candidacy for the party and the city.

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