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title: "A déjà vu Zimbabwe election, Trump hypnotises Republican voters and how Durban uses satellites to plug water leaks"
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# A déjà vu Zimbabwe election, Trump hypnotises Republican voters and how Durban uses satellites to plug water leaks

> Zimbabwe’s election replays the past, Donald Trump continues to hypnotise Republican voters, and how Durban uses satellites to plug water leaks.

By Daily Maverick · Published 26 August 2023, 10:18 SAST

## Key points
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- South Africa's Covid-19 cases continue to rise
- The ANC and DA have both launched election campaigns
- The Springboks are preparing for the Rugby Championship
- The South African economy is in a recession

## Content

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