KZN MEC says councillor killings are an attempt to force by-elections
KZN Community Safety MEC Sipho Hlomuka said a multi-party committee was going to be reconvened to address political violence in the province ahead of next year's elections.
The area of Nongoma in KZN's Zululand district has drawn widespread attention in recent months due to attacks on local politicians.
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