Seven alleged protestors arrested due to violent strike
Following violent protests in Ikageng on Wednesday, 22 and Thursday, 23 February 2023, police apprehended seven suspects and impounded a taxi in order to maintain public order.
Following violent protests in Ikageng on Wednesday, 22 and Thursday, 23 February 2023, police apprehended seven suspects and impounded a taxi in order to maintain public order.
According to Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, police spokesperson, “The suspects were nabbed after a group of community members allegedly barricaded the N12 road in Ikageng and Potchefstroom with stones, burning tyres and other objects, then later marched to the Central Business District (CBD) in a bid to voice their service delivery related dissatisfaction,”
The protesters’ action led to the temporary closure of the road for traffic.
Following their arrests, all accused persons, aged 35 to 40, appeared yesterday before the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court for public violence. It is expected that they will reappear in court on Thursday, 9 March 2023, after being released on warning.
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“ The situation is currently calm and the road is open for traffic,” Mokgwabone confirmed. Drivers and other road users are still advised to exercise caution while police and traffic officers remain present in the area.
