Nine suspects arrested for public violence in Mecklenburg
Provincial Commissioner, Lt General Nneke, has called upon all communities in the province to keep calm and raise their concerns peacefully, without any form of disruption and violence.
LIMPOPO – This call follows four separate violent situations which occurred in the Mecklenburg, Sekgosese, Hlanganani and Modjadjieskloof policing areas on Tuesday, 10 April.
In Mecklenburg, outside Burgersfort, police arrested nine suspects between the ages of 28 and 36-years-old for public violence.
According to police spokesperson, Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe, residents of the Ga-Manyaka village went on a rampage and barricaded the main road to Marula mine. Police were then informed and responded immediately and the suspects were apprehended.
“More arrests are expected and these suspects will appear before the Mecklenburg Magistrate’s Court soon,” he added.
Meanwhile in Sekgosese, Hlanganani and Modjadjieskloof, residents also embarked in protest action in which inner roads as well as the R81 were barricaded near Mooketsi.
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During this protest, tyres were burnt on the tarred road and there was serious public disturbance including the disruption of schools and traffic flow.
“Barricading roads during protest action is a serious offense because it is tantamount to public violence and those who continue to engage themselves in this type of action are going to be dealt with harshly and without compromise,” concluded Ledwaba.
