It’s Topical |  “Politically related attacks getting more violent leading to LGE” - Mosikili

As South Africa heads towards the 2026 Local Government Elections, political killings threaten to cast a long shadow over the ballot.

What is driving these killings, why do they persist, and what happens to democracy when people are too afraid to stand for office?

We ask what must be done to curb political violence before the bullets drown out the ballot.

Joining the conversation are Lt Gen Tebello Mosikili – NATJOINTS Chairperson (SAPS), Dr Samkelo Janda – SALGA Chairperson, and Mike Bolhuis – Specialist Investigator.


Join the conversation and share your views in the comments.


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