WATCH: Two women appear in court over August 12 unrest in Germiston
Malwande Tukula and Mandisa Mboxwana face charges of public violence and damaging infrastructure following eviction-related protests that sparked a fire at the Germiston Home Affairs office.
Two women, Malwande Tukula and Mandisa Mboxwana, appeared in Germiston Magistrate’s Court on charges of public violence and damaging infrastructure following protests on August 12.
The demonstrations resulted in a fire that severely damaged the Department of Home Affairs building and were linked to court-ordered evictions in the area.
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The Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD)’s acting Chief of Police, JD Mkhwanazi, said roads leading to the complex had been blocked on the day to hinder officials from executing the eviction orders.
Magistrate Mrs Baloyi noted the seriousness of the charges and confirmed that the accused would have to submit applications for bail.
@bedfordview.edenv Malwande Tukula and Mandisa Mboxwana appear in Germiston Magistrate’s Court on August 14, after August 12 protests. They are facing charges of public violence and damage to infrastructure. #GermistonHomeAffairs #GermistonEvictions
The state opposed bail, and the case has been postponed to 19 August for bail application.
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The accused remain in custody in Germiston.
If found guilty, they could face up to 15 years in prison.
