# The Electoral Code of Conduct Observer Commission has expressed concern about political violence ahead of the local government elections in November. This follows the killing of DA ward candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe in Du Noon in the Western Cape. The commission, made up of religious and civil society leaders, states peaceful elections are essential to protecting public trust and democracy. Table Bay Anglican Bishop, Joshua Louw, urged all political parties and supporters to avoid violence, intimidation and hate speech.
Election watchdog raises alarm over political violence ahead of polls