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WATCH: Ethiopian nationals protest at Empangeni court, calling for suspect’s bail to be denied

The group is opposing the bail of a suspect they say has been terrorising their community for years

October 29, 2020
Erica Abrahams 1 minute read
A group of Ethiopian nationals gathered at Empangeni Magistrate's Court, calling for bail of a suspect to be opposed PHOTO: Erica Abrahams

ETHIOPIAN nationals are protesting outside Empangeni Magistrate’s Court this (Thursday) morning, calling for bail to be opposed for a suspect they say has been terrorising their community for years.

The foreigners are calling on the court to let justice prevail after six Ethiopians were reportedly murdered and targeted by a gang operating in Empangeni, Richards Bay and surrounding areas.

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The man suspected of being the ring leader of the syndicate was last week arrested by police for malicious damage to property, pointing of a firearm and intimidation.

He is appearing at Empangeni Magistrate’s Court today.

 

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October 29, 2020
Erica Abrahams 1 minute read

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