Political parties and candidates in the South African province of KwaZulu‑Natal have reported a series of violent incidents in the weeks leading up to the local government elections scheduled for next month. The incidents include intimidation of campaign workers, vandalism of election posters, and several killings linked to the electoral contest. Officials described the intimidation as targeting both party officials and ordinary volunteers who are distributing campaign material. The poster vandalism involved graffiti and removal of party symbols from public walls and fences. The documented killings have raised alarm among election monitors and local authorities, who fear the violence could deter participation. As a result, concerns about the safety of candidates and supporters have resurfaced, prompting calls for stronger security measures during the campaign period.