VIDEO – Police barbed-wire barricade infuriates supporters

Residents of Reiger Park who turned out to support the family of Taegrin Morris expressed anger at the security arrangements in place at the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

November 7, 2014

Fanie Mthupha 1 minute read

Community leader Hein April and Taegrin's father, Elwin, outside the Boksburg Magistrate's Court on November 7.

Community leader Hein April, who was speaking on behalf of the community after a brief court appearance by Thamsanqa Twala, said it is not right when concerned residents are locked out of the system.

A barricade of barbed-wire fence was on Friday used to control access into the court premises, and only a few people were allowed into the courtroom.

April is also unhappy that some of the community members who came to support the Morris family were apparently manhandled, by the police on the scene.

April urged the Reiger Park community to come out in their numbers on November 14.

Twala faces charges of murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and the possession of an unlicensed firearm in relation to the child’s

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November 7, 2014

Fanie Mthupha 1 minute read

Fanie Mthupha

Fanie joined Boksburg Advertiser over 14 years ago – covering a wide range of issues under the sun. He rose up the ranks from mid-level to senior journalist & became a news-editor. He studied journalism at Damelin & went on to complete his Diploma in Media Practices course at BMH – focusing on print and online media. He loves acting as the eyes and ears of the public.