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South Africa's opposition Democratic Alliance votes in first black leader

Pulse Staff
Pulse Staff 11:35 - 10 May 2015
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) party said it voted Mmusi Maimane as leader on Sunday, making him the first black person to head the traditionally white party.
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The party hopes the move will widen its appeal.

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South Africa remains deeply divided racially despite the fall of apartheid more than two decades ago, with most of the black population continuing to live in poverty.

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