The Inkatha Freedom Party has confirmed that one of its councillors was killed in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal. The killing follows a separate incident last week in which two ward councillor candidates from different local municipalities were gunned down, according to SABC Politics. The attacks add to concerns about political violence targeting local government representatives in the province ahead of municipal processes.

Three councillor candidates have been killed in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, prompting the ANC to condemn what it described as targeted killings. According to IOL, the party called for intensified police operations against the so-called "West Gang" in parts of eThekwini. The ANC in the province demanded a crackdown on the group, which it links to the violence against candidates, as concerns grow over political killings ahead of local elections.

Former Orlando Pirates striker Thulasizwe Mbuyane has moved into politics after being unveiled as a ward councillor candidate. According to The South African, Mbuyane will contest Ward 67 under the banner of the Economic Liberators Forum South Africa (ELF-SA). The move marks a new chapter for the former footballer, who was a popular figure during his playing days with the Soweto-based club.

On June 24, 2026, The Citizen reported on several significant stories, including Mkhwanazi being questioned regarding allegations against him, the announcement of an anti-immigration march planned by 27 groups, and the Gauteng Department of Education's delay in releasing school reports.

South Africa's Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has named deputy minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa as its candidate to lead its mayoral bid for eThekwini, the metropolitan municipality that includes Durban. According to TimesLIVE, the party unveiled what it calls a "two-horns" strategy, pairing Hlengwa with Sikhakhane at the helm of the campaign. The announcement positions the IFP's leadership team ahead of its push to contest control of the key KwaZulu-Natal metro.

The Ad Hoc Committee is set to reconvene in person next week to finalize their report regarding allegations made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. A key member of the committee is expected to testify before the Madlanga Commission during this session.