According to allafrica, the killing of Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Sicelo Mleve and a DA councillor candidate in Cape Town has sharpened fears over political violence, with calls in Nelson Mandela Bay for security upgrades at ward offices, a programme initiated about three years ago, but stalled due to budget constraints.
South Africa: Weekend Killings Deepen Fears Over Political Violence Ahead of Elections
Murders of local officials in Cape Town intensify security concerns as the country approaches a pivotal electoral cycle.