
A total of 488 politically motivated assassinations were reported from 2000 to 2023.
(Cornel van Heerden/Gallo)
South Africa recorded 35 assassinations during the first four months of 2024, of which 10 were political killings, an average of one hit every two weeks, raising concerns about a risk of political violence as candidates vie for posts after the 29 May elections.
This is according to a Global…

