#PODCAST Crime expert explains why political violence will intensify in the lead up to the elections #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Independent crime and violence analyst, Dr Chris de Kock believes that political related violence and conflict is expected to increase in the lead up to and post the May 29 election. This as the 2024 election is anticipated to be the most significant and fiercely contested since the advent of democracy, with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) facing a challenging task in retaining its majority. de Kock believes the history of political killings and violence in the lead up to national elections together with the formation on newer parties swinging the electorate away from its stronghold could pose a major threat...