Salga demands intervention in political attacks ahead of local elections

Polity Audio Articles · Jun 22, 2026 · 2m

Salga demands intervention in political attacks ahead of local elections The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has issued an urgent call for stronger measures to curb political violence and killings following a bloody weekend that left four politically affiliated individuals dead across three provinces. The attacks come as the country prepares for the 2026 local government elections, raising alarm bells over the safety of democratic processes. The latest wave of violence struck communities in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Gauteng. In Cape Town a by-election candidate…