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Protesters arrested for public violence

JOBURG – Protesters set to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court after trashing the CBD.

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has arrested four protesters in the Johannesburg CBD for trashing the City this morning, 21 February.

It was reported that the Jozi@Work protesters became disorderly and broke concrete bins.

“Disorderly behaviour and trashing of the City during protests will not be tolerated, as protests should be in an orderly fashion at all times,” vowed David Tembe, chief of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Department.

The protesters are set to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court to face charges of malicious damage to property and public violence.

Also read: WATCH: Protesters square off outside Luthuli House 

 

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