Political killings
KZN authorities want Cele to intervene in taxi, political violence
This comes after a taxi driver was shot dead while ferrying commuters on Tuesday in the Wartburg area.
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Case against suspect accused of murdering ANCYL member postponed
Lethabo Nkoana was shot dead earlier this month while trying to resolve a scuffle between members.
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Sindiso Magaqa's murder trial to begin today
At the time of his death, his supporters claimed he was murdered for speaking out against corruption within the uMzimkhulu Municipality.
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DA EC leader believes he was target of assassination attempt
On Wednesday, Bhanga laid a criminal complaint in Port Elizabeth. He claims to have been followed by two vehicles in on Tuesday night after attending a meeting.
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People in WC not safe, says EFF, after branch chairperson killed
No one has been arrested yet following the fatal shooting of EFF branch chairperson Xolani Jack.
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EC ANC ward councillor shot and killed
Jongisethi Phoswa (59) from the African National Congress (ANC) was a ward 15 councillor in the Chris Hani Municipality.
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IFP calls for urgent investigation of councillor's fatal shooting
Mfanzo Nzuza was killed at his home near Kranskop on Friday night. It is understood he had arrived home after campaigning in the area.
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Cele vows to find ANC councillor’s killers in 3 days
Bloekombos ward councillor Luyanda Mbele succumbed to his gunshot wounds following a shooting in Wallacedene on Sunday night.
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ANC councillor, relative gunned down in CT
Luyanda Mbele and his cousin were shot dead on Sunday night.
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Mchunu to present Moerane Commission report into KZN political killings
The KwaZulu-Natal premier will present the report in the provincial legislature on Thursday.
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IFP says killing of its member may be politically motivated
The party's publicity secretary Zakhele Mazikubo was killed in an ambush last night between Escourt and Colenso after leaving a district meeting.
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Cele: Revealing identity of Sindiso Magaqa murder suspect could jeopardise case
Magaqa was shot dead last July, alongside two other councillors, Nonstikelelo Mafa and Jabulile Mzizi.
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ANC KZN confirms eThekwini region ward 12 chairperson shot dead
It’s understood Nxumalo was shot while arriving at KwaNdengezi home from a branch executive meeting on Monday night.
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Knysna mayor still in shock after councillor arrested for Victor Molosi's murder
Independant councillor, Velile Waxa, faces murder and conspiracy to commit murder charges for the fatal shooting of ANC councillor Victor Molosi in July.
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Arrests welcomed in murder probe of Knysna councillor Victor Molosi
There's been another breakthrough in the investigation into his killing with the arrest of four more suspects, bringing to five the number of people taken into custody for the murder.
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More arrests imminent after 2 held for ANC councillor’s murder in Knysna
The ANC’s leader in the local council succumbed to his wounds in hospital.
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Still no breakthrough in murder of ANC councillor in Knysna
Victor Molosi was shot dead outside his house on Monday night.
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Willemse: ANC councillor Molosi's death a huge loss to Knysa council
Ward 8 councillor Victor Molosi was shot outside his house on Monday night and later succumbed to his injuries.
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[LISTEN] Is there a link between taxi violence and political killings?
Talk Radio 702 host Karima Brown spoke to an independent research and violence monitor about the recent spate of violence.
