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Political killings spread to new provinces ahead of South Africa’s 2026 local elections
A new report by the Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime (GI-TOC) has highlighted a new worrying trend that political assassinations are migrating into provinces historically considered safe.
South Africa
A GI-TOC report says political killings are spreading beyond traditional hotspots, with 43 people killed in 45 political attacks between January and September 2026.
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- 24 words · 1 min read
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- October 14, 2026
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- IOL