political killings
political killings
political killings
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Two ANC members shot dead campaigning for South Africa’s vote
Gunmen killed two ANC members during door-to-door campaigning in KwaZulu-Natal, days after four youth activists were shot near Johannesburg.
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NovaNews Newscast — Today’s Top Stories, 15 October 2026
Political killings are escalating ahead of South Africa’s 4 November local elections with at least 43 people dead in suspected attacks, Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay says US President…
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Political killings surge in South Africa ahead of local elections
Wave of political killings rocks South Africa ahead of November polls, with candidates and officials targeted over power and resources.
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Four ANC youth members shot dead at memorial service in Katlehong
Four ANC Youth League members shot dead at memorial service as political violence claims record 43 lives before local elections.
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Political killings in South Africa reach record high ahead of local elections
South Africa records 43 political killings from January to September, surpassing annual totals as local elections approach in November.
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Police captain killed in Knysna shootout during investigation into political murders
A police captain has been killed in a shootout with a suspect during an operation in Knysna investigating last week’s political murders.
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Acting police minister visits Knysna following political murders
Acting minister receives briefing on murder investigations. Four suspects in custody charged with conspiracy to commit murder of former mayor.
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Three high-ranking residents of Knysna shot dead in 48 hours
Three councillors were murdered in separate shootings in Knysna within 48 hours, sparking fears of political violence in the coastal town.
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Five arrested in political killings of Gauteng ANC councillor and EFF member
Gauteng’s newly formed Political Killings Task Team arrests five suspects in murders of ANC councillor and EFF member in separate cases.
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Man arrested for attempted murder of MK Party official and husband in KwaZulu-Natal
Man arrested for shooting at MK Party Ilembe District Secretary and her husband on KZN road, while second suspect found dead at home.
