A South African politician goes snorkeling in a muddy pothole in a road to criticize mismanagement

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A South African politician goes snorkeling in a muddy pothole in a road to criticize mismanagement
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A veteran South African politician is campaigning for mayor of Johannesburg by snorkeling in a giant, water-filled trench. Helen Zille posted video of herself in a wetsuit and snorkel gear, paddling through muddy water in an upscale suburb. Zille says a burst water pipe has sat unfixed for about three years.

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