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DA’s Tyrone Gray targets Mogale City mayoral seat

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DA Mogale City mayoral candidate Tyrone Gray joins Phemelo to discuss his candidacy and plans for the municipality ahead of the local government elections. His priorities include tackling corruption, improving law enforcement coordination, attracting investment, using infrastructure to strengthen service delivery and putting residents at the centre of local government.
28 Oct 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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