By Thapelo Molefe
DA federal leader and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said he was “shocked and saddened” after Democratic Alliance (DA) Ward 104 by-election candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe was shot and killed in Dunoon, Cape Town, during the party’s voter registration activities on Saturday.
“Sino was an energetic activist and helped the DA to its best-ever growth result in a recent by-election where she was our candidate. Residents in the community loved Sino and she could always be found walking the streets of Dunoon helping improve services,” he said on his official X account.
“I pray the police find those responsible for her death quickly.”
The DA confirmed Dyokwe’s death on Saturday night, saying the killing was “tragic and shocking”.
According to the party, Dyokwe was “gunned down” while travelling home from a voter registration venue after spending the day helping residents register or re-register to vote on the first day of the national voter registration weekend.
“The Democratic Alliance is saddened and outraged by the murder of our Dunoon Ward 104 by-election candidate and community activist, Sinovuyo Dyokwe,” the party said in a statement.
The DA extended its condolences to Dyokwe’s family, friends and colleagues, describing her as a committed activist who played a key role in strengthening the party’s support base in Dunoon.
“Known for her bright smile and bubbly personality, Sinovuyo was instrumental in growing the DA voter base in Dunoon and cemented herself as a reliable and effective community activist,” the statement said.
DA constituency head Nicholas Gotsell said he was engaging with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The party said it had arranged counselling support for Dyokwe’s family, friends and colleagues and would monitor developments closely.
“We will fight to ensure Sinovuyo’s loved ones receive the justice they deserve,” the party said.
The circumstances surrounding the killing remain unclear, and police had not yet publicly disclosed a motive at the time of publication.
Dyokwe’s death comes as political parties across the country conduct voter registration campaigns ahead of the local government elections.
“Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the DA. Your dedication and sacrifices will forever be remembered,” the party said in tribute to Dyokwe.
This is a developing story.
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