By Obakeng Maje

North West Police arrested forty-two (42) suspects for Public Violence today at  Robega Village, near Rasimone  North Shaft. 

 The suspects aged between 23 and 50 were arrested illegally gathered  at about 04:00 this morning. 

It is alleged that about 1500 people gathered and embarked on an illegal strike over wage increase in Robega Village near Rasimone North Shaft. 

“The police were called to the scene to control and monitor the situation and ultimately arrested 40 males and 02 females” said Brigadier Thulani Ngubane. 

The suspects will appear in court soon and investigations continue.

The suspects are expected to appear before Bafokeng Magistrates’ Court in Tlhabane tomorrow, 18 September 2012.

The situation is currently calm and police are monitoring it.  

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