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Solly Moeng: Phala Phala “protection” for CR, spate of political killings, and why I left ActionSA

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Independent Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Urgent call to action: Addressing political killings in South Africa before the elections
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Radio Tamazuj
· Jun 22, 2026
Op-Ed| Traffic police corruption, failed reform, and the crisis of public trust in South Sudan
From Protectors to Predators? The post Op-Ed| Traffic police corruption, failed reform, and the crisis of public trust in South Sudan appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.
India Today
· Jul 6, 2026
How Vijay is redefining Opposition politics: Target BJP, but tango with Centre
How Vijay is redefining Opposition politics: Target BJP, but tango with Centre
Vanguard News
· Jun 22, 2026
My son was shot while helping his mother escape — Father of Osun teen victim
Imole Campaign Council Demands Justice, Seeks Redeployment of Police Commissioner By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The father of a teenager allegedly killed during a violent incident in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State, has recounted how his son was fatally shot while attempting to help his mother escape to safety. Speaking with journalists during [] The post My son was shot while helping his mother escape — Father of Osun teen victim appeared first on Vanguard News.
Libyan News Agency
· Jul 1, 2026
Takala meets with Meliqta to discuss the latest political and security developments in the country
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South Africa Today
· Jun 22, 2026
Rivalry for Governance and Municipal Resources Driving Political Killings Ahead of LGE 2026, Warns Ramafoko
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — As South Africa approaches the November 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE 2026), a deadly rivalry for governance and control of municipal resources is driving a surge in political killings, according to Corruption Watch Executive Director Lebogang Ramafoko. The urgent warning follows the tragic assassinations of two opposing political representatives less than []
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Related coverage for "Solly Moeng: Phala Phala “protection” for CR, spate of political killings, and why I left ActionSA": Independent Online — Urgent call to action: Addressing political killings in South Africa before the elections. Radio Tamazuj — Op-Ed| Traffic police corruption, failed reform, and the crisis of public trust in South Sudan. India Today — How Vijay is redefining Opposition politics: Target BJP, but tango with Centre. Vanguard News — My son was shot while helping his mother escape — Father of Osun teen victim. Libyan News Agency — Takala meets with Meliqta to discuss the latest political and security developments in the country. South Africa Today — Rivalry for Governance and Municipal Resources Driving Political Killings Ahead of LGE 2026, Warns Ramafoko