{
  "id": 15477043,
  "title": "Political-related killings are a huge concern: Ramaphosa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/political-related-killings-are-a-huge-concern-ramaphosa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T19:18:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/1169774-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed deep concern over political-related killings and recent mass murders. The murders targeted ANC councillors who were out campaigning, and he spoke to the media as he campaigned for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for November 4th. Ramaphosa emphasized the need to end such killings, stating that South Africa cannot tolerate people being killed because their political opponents oppose them. He further highlighted the police's efforts to catch those responsible for the murders.\n\nRamaphosa also raised concerns about the number of young people who have not completed their high school education. He expressed sadness upon visiting homes where he found young people who had not finished their high school. Ramaphosa lamented that despite free education from early childhood development to grade 12, including the possibility of university education through bursaries, many young people are dropping out of school. He appealed to all parents not to allow their children to abandon their education, as it is a crucial step towards a better future.",
  "summary": "Ramaphosa has spent the weekend garnering votes for the ANC in the Cape Town Metro.",
  "key_points": [
    "ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa expresses concern over political-related killings.",
    "Ramaphosa emphasizes need to end killings targeting ANC councillors campaigning.",
    "He highlights police efforts to catch those responsible for recent murders."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}