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Urgent call to action: Addressing political killings in South Africa before the elections

Independent Online

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June 23, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Urgent call to action: Addressing political killings in South Africa before the elections
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Independent Online

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· Jun 27, 2026

The National: A bold new chapter in South African journalism

The National: A bold new chapter in South African journalism

South Africa Today

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· 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 []

Vanguard News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Xenophobia: Leave South Africa if you feel unsafe, FG tells Nigerians

She said the federal government had demanded that South African authorities urgently investigate the killings and ensure that those responsible are identified and brought to justice. The post Xenophobia: Leave South Africa if you feel unsafe, FG tells Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jul 5, 2026

FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands urgent investigation

The Federal Government has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa and called on Pretoria to conduct urgent investigations and bring the perpetrators to justice. In a press release issued on Sunday, July 5, 2026, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed by Spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the government said the The post FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands urgent investigation appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 5, 2026

FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice

The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, calling for urgent investigations and the prosecution of those responsible. The condemnation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. According to the ministry, one of the victims, Emeka Charles Iroegbu, [] FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice

Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ghana condemns killing of citizen in South Africa, demands justice

The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned the killing of a Ghanaian national in South Africa and called for a swift investigation to bring those responsible to justice. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, July 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs identified the deceased as 40 year old Mr Bashiru Isak, who was fatally The post Ghana condemns killing of citizen in South Africa, demands justice appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

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Related coverage for "Urgent call to action: Addressing political killings in South Africa before the elections": Independent Online — The National: A bold new chapter in South African journalism. South Africa Today — Rivalry for Governance and Municipal Resources Driving Political Killings Ahead of LGE 2026, Warns Ramafoko. Vanguard News — Xenophobia: Leave South Africa if you feel unsafe, FG tells Nigerians. Dateline Nigeria — FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands urgent investigation. Daily Post Nigeria — FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice. Ghanaian Times — Ghana condemns killing of citizen in South Africa, demands justice