Tragedy Mars Local Elections as Deaths Reported Near Voting Stations Across SA

Tragedy mars local elections as deaths reported near voting stations across SA

Tragedy has marred the local government elections following reports of fatalities near several voting stations across the country.

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Police are investigating a case of murder after a fatal shooting outside a voting station in MP

Mpumalanga police probe election-day murder as KZN records 18 criminal cases - Inside Politics

Police in Mpumalanga have opened a murder investigation after a 57-year-old man was gunned down outside a voting station in Bushbuckridge shortly after midnight on Wednesday, as KwaZulu-Natal police reported 18 criminal cases recorded during the 2026 Local Government Elections.

Man, 57, gunned down during election celebrations in Mpumalanga

A night of election celebrations turned deadly after a 57-year-old man was shot dead outside a voting station in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. The man was among a group of people celebrating while waiting for the election (https://iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-11-03-mk-party-regional-organiser-shot-dead-in-kwazulu-natal-ahead-of-elections/) results to be announced. The shooting happened at Boikhutso at about 12.15am on Thursday, November 5. Accordin…

Man shot dead outside Bushbuckridge voting station during election celebrations

A 57-year-old man was shot dead outside a voting station in Boikhutso, Bushbuckridge, shortly after midnight on Thursday. The victim was among a group of people gathered outside the voting station, awaiting the conclusion of vote counting and the announcement of results following Wednesday’s local government elections. According to Mpumalanga police, two unidentified men approached the gathering shortly after midnight and allegedly opened fire o…