Two arrested for election-related offences in Limpopo

Two men have been arrested in Limpopo for alleged election-related offences, including the unlawful removal of political party posters and intimidation, as police intensify efforts to prevent election-related violence ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.

The suspects were arrested in separate incidents on Monday, November 2, according to Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba.

In the first incident, a man was arrested in the Mankweng policing area for allegedly removing election posters unlawfully. The incident was reportedly captured on video.

He was charged with contravening Section 92 of the Electoral Act 73 of 1998 and has already appeared in court. The matter was postponed to November 30.

In a separate incident in the Sekhukhune District, another man was arrested in connection with an assault and intimidation case.

It is alleged that a complainant's political party T-shirt was forcibly removed and subsequently set alight during an incident involving people allegedly affiliated with a political party.

The case was registered at Sekhukhune police station and investigations are continuing.

Limpopo police commissioner Lieutenant General Jan Petrus Scheepers warned that police would not tolerate intimidation, violence or the unlawful destruction and removal of election material.

He urged political parties, their supporters and communities to respect the law, exercise political tolerance and resolve their differences peacefully.

Police said they would continue monitoring election-related incidents and take action against those found to be breaking the law.