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NATJOINTS reports 21 political murder cases in election period

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The security body NATJOINTS said the 21 cases were recorded nationally during the local government election period. It briefed the media in Midrand after Wednesday's vote and said security operations will continue while votes are counted.

Tebello Mosikili, the SAPS Deputy National Commissioner responsible for Policing, spoke at the Result Operations Centre in Midrand. She said the country entered the post-election phase from midnight. She said the security cluster will keep monitoring until the last vote is calculated.

NATJOINTS said security operations will also continue after the announcement of results. It said the aim is to ensure law and order.

Key facts

Who
Tebello Mosikili (SAPS Deputy National Commissioner responsible for Policing); National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (security cluster body that briefed the media)
What
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) briefed the media at the Result Operations Centre in Midrand after Wednesday's local government elections, saying 21 politically motivated murder cases were recorded during the election period and that security operations will continue through vote counting and the announcement of results.
When
5 November 2026
Where
Midrand, Johannesburg
Status
Reported

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