‘Stop these murders’: KZN police tells parties to ‘compete without violence’ amid political killings
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is preparing for a potentially volatile period as a series of political killings raises fresh concerns about violence ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
Cases sent to political killings task team Speaking in Durban on Friday, 11 September 2026, Acting KZN Police Commissioner Phumelele Makoba indicated that Saps was developing its election security plans ahead of the municipal elections.“Police are apolitical and we shall never favour any party or any political party or independent candidate over the other.
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