Extortion threat emerges after DA councillor candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe’s murder (opens original article in a new tab)

DA councillor candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe was threatened with extortion months before her murder, with officials confirming the threat and offering a reward for information. Family members expressed shock at her death near a voter registration station.

• DA councillor candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe received an extortion threat in February before her murder
• DA officials confirmed Dyokwe reported seven men threatening her with protection fees
• DA offered R50,000 reward for information leading to prosecution of perpetrators
• Family members described shock at Dyokwe's death and noted she was targeted near voter registration station