Opposition party organiser killed before South Africa elections

Police are investigating the motive in murder of MKP coordinator as political killings rise during municipal elections.Published On 3 Nov 20263 Nov 2026An organiser from an opposition party has been killed in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, raising concerns about political violence before Wednesday’s local government elections.⁠Senior police spokesman Robert Netshiunda said on Tuesday that a murder investigation had been opened after Lastborn Shazi – identified by the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) – was shot dead late on Monday at his home while on a Zoom call coordinating the party’s election campaign.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3South Africa’s Ramaphosa says troops will deploy to tackle crime gangslist 2 of 3‘It’s segregation’: Row over S Africa’s multimillion-dollar crime wall planlist 3 of 3What’s behind South Africa’s anti-migrant protests?end of listPolice are investigating the motive, Netshiunda said.South African police said last weekend that 20 murders involving political representatives, party members and supporters had been recorded during the municipal election period.Last week, South African President ‌‌Cyril Ramaphosa ordered the deployment of m...