DUNOON, CAPE TOWN — The Democratic Alliance is in mourning after its Ward 104 by-election candidate, Sinovuyo Dyokwe, was shot dead in Dunoon. The fatal attack occurred as she was traveling home from a voter registration venue, where she had just spent the day helping residents register to vote.
The tragic incident took place on the first day of the voter registration weekend. Dyokwe had been actively on the ground, working to register and re-register Democratic Alliance supporters in the area before the shooting happened.
DA Constituency Head Nicholas Gotsell confirmed that the party is working directly with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the assassination. Gotsell noted that the party is keeping a close watch on the developing investigation as authorities gather information.
Remembering her profound impact on the community, Gotsell highlighted that Dyokwe played a pivotal role in expanding the party’s support base within Dunoon. She was widely recognized not only as a highly effective and dependable community activist but also for her bubbly personality and bright smile.
In a formal statement regarding the murder of their Ward 104 candidate, the Democratic Alliance expressed deep outrage and profound sadness over the loss. The party extended its heartfelt condolences to her friends, family, and colleagues. To help them cope with the trauma, counseling services have been organized for her loved ones and campaign team. Furthermore, the party has pledged to monitor the police investigation closely, vowing to fight tirelessly so that her family receives the justice they deserve.