DA ward candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe shot dead in Cape Town

A Democratic Alliance (DA) ward candidate was shot and killed in Cape Town on Saturday.

Sinovuyo Dyokwe was returning home from a voter registration venue after spending the day registering and re-registering DA voters when the incident occurred.

Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa confirmed the shooting.

“Western Cape police are still processing the scene where a 48-year-old woman was shot dead in Du Noon, Milnerton on Saturday evening,” Potelwa said.

“Preliminary reports indicate the deceased person was shot in Mnandi Street by a gunman on foot at approximately 6pm.

“Provincial serious violent crime detectives are on the scene as part of the investigation into the murder.

“No arrests have been effected yet.”

Dyokwe had previously stood for the DA in Ward 104 in Dunoon in a by-election in March, where the party doubled its vote share to 16%.

The killing took place during the Electoral Commission of SA’s final voter registration weekend before voting day.

In a joint statement, the DA’s JP Smith and Nicholas Gotsell said they were in shock.

“Sinovuyo was gunned down en route home from the voter registration venue after dedicating her day to register or re-register DA voters during day one of registration weekend,” they said.

“Known for her bright smile and bubbly personality, Sinovuyo was instrumental in growing the DA voter base in Dunoon and cemented herself as a reliable and effective community activist.”

They said the DA has arranged counselling for her family, friends and colleagues.

“The DA will be monitoring the situation closely and will fight to ensure Sinovuyo’s loved ones receive the justice they deserve.

“Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the DA. Your dedication and sacrifices will forever be remembered.”

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