POLITICSJun 22 · 06:52 UTCALLAFRICA

South Africa: Weekend Killings Deepen Fears Over Political Violence Ahead of Elections

Two politicians were killed in South Africa over the weekend, raising concerns about political violence ahead of elections. Security upgrades at ward offices, initiated three years ago but stalled due to budget constraints, are now being called for in Nelson Mandela Bay.

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