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Political analyst warns of assassinations as MK Party rank and file jostle for positions before municipal elections

Mail & Guardian · 18 August 2026 at 17:13

Political analyst warns of assassinations as MK Party rank and file jostle for positions before municipal elections

A political analyst warns of escalating hostilities and potential deadly skirmishes within the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party ahead of municipal elections, fueled by tensions between new and old members over key positions, particularly in the eThekwini metro.

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Political analyst warns of assassinations as MK Party rank and file jostle for positions before municipal elections

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