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South Africa: Two ANCYL Members Shot Dead in Ekurhuleni, Three Others Wounded
Police say a suspect is in custody after the attack, and investigators are examining possible political motives as five people were wounded.
- On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, a gunman opened fire on mourners in Sophangisa Street, Katlehong, killing two members of the African National Congress Youth League at approximately 6:50 pm.
- The victims were departing a memorial at Mogobeng Primary School for Jeanette Magugu, a 51-year-old ANC leader fatally shot earlier this month, when they encountered the gunman on the street.
- Police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili confirmed the suspect surrendered to authorities, with seven people shot total—two fatally and five injured, aged between 12 and 27.
- Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza visited the scene, while DA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate Khathutshelo Rasilingwane called for "arrests, intelligence and accountability" to combat violent crime.
- The incident reflects a broader pattern of political violence in South Africa; the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime reported 43 killings suspected to be politically motivated this year.
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The Independent (US)At least 2 dead as gunman targets politician’s memorial service in South Africa
The horror attack left at least two mourners dead and five others injured, as police say the shooting is being investigated by a political killings task team
·London, United Kingdom
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A gunman kills at least 2 people in shooting after memorial service in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A gunman fired on a group of mourners leaving a memorial service for a local politician in South Africa late Tuesday, killing at least two men and injuring five others, police said.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Two ANCYL members shot dead in Ekurhuleni, three others wounded
A shooting at a memorial service in Ekurhuleni on Tuesday left two ANC Youth League members dead. Two other victims have succumbed to their injuries, bringing the death toll to four, with three more people wounded.
·Cape Town, South Africa
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