The politicians and candidates who were killed before November 4 elections
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At least eight people have been killed since June. These individuals include politicians, candidates, and political organizers. Their deaths occur during a time of increased concern regarding political violence. This violence is happening ahead of local government elections scheduled for November 4, 2026, in South Africa.
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.