ANC councillor shot dead in Durban
An ANC ward councillor in eThekwini, South Africa, was shot and killed by an unknown assailant who posed as a constituent. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, though the motive for the attack remains unknown.
Why it matters
Political violence against local officials undermines democratic processes and highlights ongoing security concerns in South African municipalities.
DURBAN - An ANC councillor responsible for Ward 17 in eThekwini has been shot dead in Klaarwater on Thursday.
According to KwaZulu-Natal Provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, information available suggests the deceased was in his office with several community members when an unknown suspect allegedly attacked him.
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