# Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane says career politicians are disconnected from the realities facing ordinary South Africans. Speaking in Ekurhuleni, Maimane emphasised that BOSA prioritises party candidates with no previous political affiliation, arguing that they better understand the challenges of unemployment, poverty and crime. He also warned that criminal networks are influencing political leaders and public institutions. He says ethical citizens must enter politics to build credible, corruption-free leadership:
Maimane says South Africa needs leaders, not career politicians [SOUND]
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