Watch: 2 women appear in court over Germiston unrest
If found guilty, two women facing charges of public violence and damaging infrastructure could face up to 15 years in prison.
Two women, Malwande Tukula and Mandisa Mboxwana, appeared in Germiston Magistrate’s Court today on charges of public violence and damaging infrastructure following protests on Tuesday.
Germiston City News reports that 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.
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department’s acting chief of police, JD Mkhwanazi, says roads leading to the complex had been blocked on the day to hinder officials from executing the eviction orders.
The magistrate noted the seriousness of the charges and confirmed that the accused would have to submit applications for bail.
The state opposed bail, and the case has been postponed to August 19 for their bail applications.
The accused remain in custody in Germiston.
If found guilty, they could face up to 15 years in prison.
@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
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