Two people have been arrested in Limpopo for election-related offences, including the removal of election posters and intimidation.

Police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says a man was arrested in Mankweng, near Polokwane, for allegedly removing election posters.

Another suspect was arrested in Sekhukhune on charges of assault and intimidation.

Mashaba says the suspect allegedly took a political party T-shirt from a supporter by force and burnt it.

Mashaba further adds, “In the first incident, a male suspect was arrested in the Mankweng policing area for allegedly unlawfully removing election posters. A case was therefore registered at Mankweng Police Station; the accused has since appeared in court, and he was remanded to the 30th of November 2026.”

“In a separate incident, another male suspect was arrested in Sekhukhune district in connection with an assault and intimidation case. It is alleged that the complainant’s political party T-shirt was forcibly removed and subsequently set alight,” says Mashaba.

-By Xiluva Mabunda

#sapsLIM [TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR ELECTION-RELATED OFFENCES IN LIMPOPO] #SafetyAndSecurity #LGE2026
#SAPS in Limpopo has arrested two suspects on Monday, 02/11, in connection with election-related offences, including the unlawful removal of election posters and intimidation, as police continue to enforce the law and safeguard the integrity of the 2026 Local Government Elections.

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

A case was registered at Mankweng Police Station for contravention of Section 92 of the Electoral Act 73 of 1998. The accused has since appeared in court and the matter was remanded to 30/02.

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

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

A case was registered at Sekhukhune Police Station and police investigations are continuing.

The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Jan Petrus Scheepers, has reiterated that SAPS will not tolerate acts of intimidation, violence, or the unlawful destruction and removal of election material.

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

Police will continue to monitor election-related incidents and act decisively against anyone found to be violating the law. ME
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