Political assassinations in post-apartheid South Africa
There have been a number of political assassinations in post-apartheid South Africa. The figure has been put as high as 46.[1] Many have been ascribed to battle around patronage within the ruling African National Congress[2] and it has been suggested that there was an escalation of political assassinations in the lead up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.[3][4] However not all assassinations are a result of conflict within the ruling party. The National Freedom Party led by Zanele Magwaza-Msibi, with its base largely in KwaZulu-Natal, claims that 21 of its members have been killed since the party was founded in early 2011.[5] The Inkhatha Freedom Party claims that ten of its elected representatives have been murdered.[6]
It has been argued that the situation is particularly bad in the provinces of Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.[7][8] Mpumalanga has been described as "notorious for political assassinations".[9]
List of Politicians Assassinated in Post-Apartheid South Africa
- Rajah Naidoo, Independent councillor, Durban, 2007[10]
- Moss Phakoe, ANC councillor, Rustenburg 2009[11][12]
- Caswell Maluleke, ANC Mayor Bushbuckridge, 2000[13]
- Jimmy Mtolo, local ANC leader, Durban, 2009[14]
- Jimmy Mohlala, ANC leader Mbombela, 2010[15]
- James Nkambule, senior ANC politician, Mpumalanga, 2010[16]
- John Ndlovu, ANC politician, Thulamasha, Mpumalanga, 2011 [17]]
- S'bu Sibiya, ANC regional secretary, Durban, 2011[18]
- Wiseman Mshibe, ANC councillor, Durban, 2011[19]
- Wandile Mkhize, ANC chief whip, KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, 2012[20]
- Nhlakanipho Shabane, ANC member, KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, 2012[21]
List of Other Political Assassinations in Post-Apartheid South Africa
- Sinethemba Myeni, 12 April 2006, Umlazi, Durban (former SACP member supporting independent candidate in local government elections)[22]
- Mazwi 'Komi' Zulu, 3 May 2006, Umlazi, Durban (former SACP member supporting independent candidate in local government elections)[23]
- Mbongeleni Zondi, traditional leader with close ties to Jacob Zuma and the ANC, Durban, 2009
- Mthunzi Nkonki, MV veteran, Port Elizabeth, 2010 [24]
- Bomber 'Radioman' Ntshangase, SACP leader, Mpumalanga[25][26]
List of Assassinations of Government Officials in Post-Apartheid South Africa
- Noby Ngombane, Head of the Free State government’s policy monitoring and evaluation unit, Bloemfontein, 2005[27]
- Andile Matshaya, Internal Auditor, Department of Transport, Pietermaritzburg[28]
Also See
Notes and references
- ^ Political Murders - It's About the Dough, BY GENEVIEVE QUINTAL, SAPA, 29 JULY 2012
- ^ The ANC's provincial criminal enterprises problem, by Sipho Hlongwane, The Daily Maverick, 23 July 2012
- ^ Murder takes party infighting to new level, Setumo Stone, Business Day, 20 July 2012
- ^ A Culture of Political Assassination, Jane Duncan, SACSIS, 2010
- ^ Another NFP member killed, SAPA, IOL, 18 July 2012
- ^ Political Murders - It's About the Dough, BY GENEVIEVE QUINTAL, SAPA, 29 JULY 2012
- ^ The ANC's provincial criminal enterprises problem, by Sipho Hlongwane, The Daily Maverick, 23 July 2012
- ^ A Culture of Political Assassination, Jane Duncan, SACSIS, 2010
- ^ Two suspects released in Mpumalanga political assassination case, Sizwe Sama Yende, City Press, 2011
- ^ Slain councillor was surrounded by dispute,Karishma Ganpath,, IOL, 2007
- ^ Moss Phakoe’s spirit must galvanise us, Zwelinzima Vavi, City Press', 22 July 2012
- ^ A Culture of Political Assassination, Jane Duncan, SACSIS, 2010
- ^ The ANC's provincial criminal enterprises problem, by Sipho Hlongwane, The Daily Maverick, 23 July 2012
- ^ Cops hunt for killer of Sanco man, Canaan Mdletshe, Sowetan, 2009
- ^ The ANC's provincial criminal enterprises problem, by Sipho Hlongwane, The Daily Maverick, 23 July 2012
- ^ Murders rock ANC, Paddy Harper, Mmanaledi Mataboge and Sizwe sama Yende, City Press, 29 July 2012
- ^ Two suspects released in Mpumalanga political assassination case, Sizwe Sama Yende, City Press, 2011
- ^ Three arrested for the murder of eThekwini councillor, City Press, 2011
- ^ Three arrested for the murder of eThekwini councillor, City Press, 2011
- ^ Darkness visible in JZ's kingdom by the sea, Niren Tolsi, Mail & Guardian, 20 July 2012
- ^ Murders rock ANC, Paddy Harper, Mmanaledi Mataboge and Sizwe sama Yende, City Press, 29 July 2012
- ^ Umlazi Political Violence, Press Statement, 2006
- ^ Umlazi Political Violence, Press Statement, 2006
- ^ A Culture of Political Assassination, Jane Duncan, SACSIS, 2010
- ^ Is the SACP still relevant?, Jeremy Cronin, The Times, 31 July 2012
- ^ Murders rock ANC, Paddy Harper, Mmanaledi Mataboge and Sizwe sama Yende, City Press, 29 July 2012
- ^ Murders rock ANC, Paddy Harper, Mmanaledi Mataboge and Sizwe sama Yende, City Press, 29 July 2012
- ^ Freedom is a killer, Njabulu S. Ndebele, City Press, 29 July 2012