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43 political assassinations: Ramaphosa orders police crackdown ahead of local elections

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President Cyril Ramaphosa, seen above on the campaign trail in KwaZulu-Natal, has called on police to arrest and prosecute those responsible for killing councillors and election candidates, warning that political violence threatens South Africa’s democratic gains.

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  1. IOL South Africa 43 political assassinations: Ramaphosa orders police crackdown ahead of local elections President Cyril Ramaphosa, seen above on the campaign trail in KwaZulu-Natal, has called on police to arrest and prosecute those responsible for killing councillors and election candidates, warning that political violence threatens South Africa’s democratic gains. 29 Oct · Tier 3

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