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‘Andile Lungisa not entitled to public office’ - ANC
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The ANC has argued that Andile Lungisa is ineligible for public office due to his criminal record, specifically a 2018 assault conviction. Lungisa is currently challenging the party's decision to remove him from the councillor list in court.
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Addresses the intersection of criminal justice and political eligibility in South African governance.
JOHANNESBURG - The ANC said Andile Lungisa, who hopes to become Mayor of Gqeberha, isn’t entitled to public office.
This follows Lungisa’s urgent court bid after the party dropped him from its list of potential councillors.
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