6 Members of South Africa’s Biggest Party Are Killed in Shootings

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Six members of South Africa’s African National Congress were killed in two shootings shortly before nationwide local elections. The killings come amid a party dispute over the eligibility of more than 100 candidates.

The two shootings took place only a few weeks before pivotal, nationwide local elections, and as the party, the A.N.C., is embroiled in a dispute over the eligibility of more than 100 candidates.

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