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43 political assassinations: Ramaphosa orders police crackdown ahead of local elections
President Cyril Ramaphosa, seen above on the campaign trail in KwaZulu-Natal, has called on police to arrest and prosecute those responsible for killing councillors and election candidates, warning that political violence threatens South Africa’s democratic gains.
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Ramaphosa has condemned the killing of councillors and election candidates, calling on police to pursue those responsible as political violence raises concerns about the safety of candidates and democratic participation ahead of local government elections.
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- October 29, 2026
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