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.

The police have initiated an investigation following an attack by gunmen in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River, which resulted in the death of one farmer and injuries to another. Authorities are urging local residents to remain calm during this incident, according to Premium Times.

Gauteng police have arrested a suspect wanted for alleged conspiracy to commit murder, believed to be connected to the death of DJ Warras, according to The Citizen. The report says the suspect was nabbed in Gauteng and is linked to an alleged murder conspiracy, but provides no further details on identity, evidence, court appearance, or motive. The claims remain allegations, and no conviction has been reported.

A 59-year-old woman was disarmed after discharging a firearm at her home in Pretoria, which has raised concerns about firearm safety in Gauteng. This incident occurred just days after the death of influencer Ricardo Spies in a parking lot, further amplifying fears regarding gun-related incidents in the area, according to The Citizen.

The City of Johannesburg Speaker has urged communities to break their silence on gang violence, calling on residents to come forward with information that could assist authorities. The appeal comes as Gauteng police continue searching for two suspects linked to a murder. The Speaker emphasised the importance of community cooperation in tackling gang-related crime, according to SABC News, which reported that investigations into the killing are ongoing.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered an investigation into the alleged handover of a teacher, Ummulkhair, to a mob in Kaduna. This directive came after a petition from human rights activist and lawyer Hamza Dantani, who requested an immediate and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.