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Political killings, threats put Western Cape election candidates on edge
ANC ward councillor Aubrey Tsengwa was gunned down in Knysna.
South Africa
At least seven suspected political killings have been reported in the Western Cape in 2026, while death threats have forced a candidate to suspend campaigning ahead of the November 4 local government elections.
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- 33 words · 1 min read
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- October 16, 2026
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- IOL