MAHIKENG: Police in Mahikeng arrested 27 protesters, 17 women and 10 men for Public Violence.  It is alleged that at about 02:00 in the morning of Thursday, 17 May 2012.  Community members of Logagane Village outside Mahikeng started to gather and barricade the road linking Mahikeng and Tsidilamolomo.

  According to information received, residents are complaining about the promises that were made to them by the Municipality but not being fulfilled. 

Allegedly they were promised that a Clinic as well as Community Hall will be built in Logagane, but that has never happened.

“At about 04:00, Police were called after the said road was barricaded.  Police tried to negotiate with the protesters to peacefully disperse and remove the barricades” North West SAPS spokesperson said. 

Protesters were also informed that the gathering was illegal and were advised to go and raise their concerns with the relevant authorities, but protesters refused to co-operate.  At about 10:00,  protesters were forcefully dispersed by the Police with teargas and 27 suspects aged between 19 and 65 were arrested.

“All 27 suspects were charged with public violence and they appeared before the Makgobistad Periodical Court on Thursday, 17 May 2012.  They were released on a warning to appear again before the Mahikeng Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 18 July 2012” said Brigadier Thulani Ngubane.  

Investigation continues and we will keep you posted about any developments.

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