According to Mkhwanazi political killings have been a persistent problem in the province, with 331 cases reported since 2018.
KwaZulu-Natal province has been plagued with political killings and mass murders. The latest statistics reveal a disturbing trend, with 31 suspects shot and killed in police shootouts, and seven mass murder incidents resulting in 35 deaths in recent months.
“110 accused people were found guilty on 99 cases and were sentenced, whilst 32 were found not guilty. 53 firearms have thus far been recovered and have been linked with 59 politically related cases,” Mkhwanazi added. The police are still investigating the shooting of a family of five in Umzinto, where three died and only two survived.Chong Cheng arrested for killing one woman and injuring four others in Durban North, attempted to flee the country.
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