VIDEO – “Here on the farm there are no black and white” – workers deny that they were forced to protest

Allegations surfaced that farm workers were forced to participate in the protest.

May 3, 2018

Alida Lake Less than a minute

Farmers from Holmdene along with farm workers took to the streets to show their dissatisfaction with the Lekwa Municipality regarding constant electricity interruptions.

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Allegations surfaced that farmers forced their workers to participate in the protest.

Ms Alida Lake, Standerton Advertiser journalist, spoke to farm workers and this is what they had to say:

WARNING – Video might contain language that is not suitable for younger viewers

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May 3, 2018

Alida Lake Less than a minute

Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.