South African Police Sound Alarm on Political Crime Before Vote

South Africa’s acting police chief flagged heightened risk of politically motivated violence ahead of the Nov. 4 municipal elections. The warning is a negative near-term signal for stability and could raise localized security concerns as the election date approaches.

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South Africa’s acting police chief flagged heightened risk of politically motivated violence ahead of the Nov. 4 municipal elections. The warning is a negative near-term signal for stability and could raise localized security concerns as the election date approaches.