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Chris Pappas Set for Second Term as uMngeni Mayor
PIETERMARITZBURG, Friday 13 November 2026 — Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor Chris Pappas is expected to begin a second term as mayor of uMngeni Local Municipality on Friday, as the KwaZulu-Natal…
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