South Africa

South African Police Probe Multiple Offenses Including Attempted Murder and Electoral Act Violations in Limpopo

today22 May, 2024

Background

Police in South Africa’s Limpopo are investigating an additional four cases of attempted murder, malicious damage to properties, and two counts of infringement of the Electoral Act. This is concerning violence that erupted between EFF and ANC supporters during campaigning at Juju Valley in Seshego on Sunday. The incident resulted in a nine-year-old bystander and a 25-year-old man sustaining gunshot wounds. Police spokesperson, Hlulani Mashaba, says the minor is still in the hospital:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen