43 political assassinations: Ramaphosa orders police crackdown ahead of local elections

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Ramaphosa condemned the killings of election candidates and councillors. He ordered the police to pursue those responsible for these acts. There have been 43 political assassinations. This violence has raised concerns regarding democratic participation and the safety of candidates before local government elections.

Ramaphosa has condemned the killing of councillors and election candidates, calling on police to pursue those responsible as political violence raises concerns about the safety of candidates and democratic participation ahead of local government elections.

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