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Graft claims emerge ahead of South Africa's local elections

African National Congress flag

A file photo of the flag of the African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's governing party.

Photo credit: Mujahid Safodien | AFP

Allegations of corruption have emerged ahead of South Africa’s local government elections, signalling just how dirty the politics could become.

The alleged looting of public funds comes as political parties entered the home stretch of their campaigns ahead of the November 1 polls.