Crime 30 October 2026, 05:55 via IOL

The politicians and candidates who were killed before November 4 elections

At least eight politicians, candidates and political organisers listed in this article have been killed since June, amid heightened concern over political violence ahead of South Africa’s November 4, 2026 local government elections.

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