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| a) | a member of the National Assembly, the National Council of Provinces or the Cabinet; |
| b) | a member of a provincial legislature; |
| c) | a member of a municipal council or local authority; |
| d) | a diplomatic representative of the Republic who is not a member of the public service; |
| e) | a member of a house, or council of traditional leaders; or |
| f) | a national or provincial office bearer of a political party; |