20 political-linked murders, 139 election crime cases recorded as South Africa heads to polls
NATJOINTS Chairperson Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili reveals election-related crime statistics during a security readiness briefing in Tshwane on Sunday.
By Wendy DondoloSouth Africa
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Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal account for 13 of the 20 murders involving political figures and supporters recorded during the election period, as police investigate 139 election-related criminal cases nationwide.
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- November 2, 2026
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