Candidates on ANC list living in fear

22 June 2016 - 08:56

By TREMAINE VAN AARDT and ZINE GEORGE

A Port Elizabeth councillor candidate got a rude awakening on Monday night when his home was petrol-bombed.Siphiwe Plaatjies's home was attacked amid widespread anger over the ANC candidate selection process.The attack has triggered claims by Nelson Mandela Bay ANC elections head and chief council whip Litho Suka of a low-intensity war being waged against individuals named on the party's candidate list in the municipality.

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