Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia had asked national police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola to draw up a strategy to curb politically linked killings in Gauteng ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
In a letter dated August 20, attached to his statement to parliaments ad hoc committee, Cachalia wrote: I am alarmed about the rising incidents in the assassination of councillors and public officials in Gauteng. The premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi, also has raised his concerns with me.
He said he had suggested that a plan be prepared for consideration by the ministry.