Six members of South Africa's ruling ANC killed in two shootings
Six members of the African National Congress, South Africa's biggest party, have been killed in two shootings. The attacks came only weeks before pivotal nationwide local elections.
Six members of the African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's biggest party, have been killed in two separate shootings, The New York Times reports.
The attacks took place only a few weeks before pivotal nationwide local elections, in which voters will choose local representatives. That timing puts the violence at the centre of attention in the run-up to the vote.
Dispute over candidates
At the same time, the party is embroiled in a dispute over the eligibility of more than 100 of its candidates. The source does not explain in detail why their eligibility is being questioned.
The available information does not name the victims, say where the shootings happened or in what circumstances, or give any motive or suspects. It also contains nothing on the progress of a police investigation.
