By Obakeng Maje

Biesiesvlei-A councillor was allegedly arrested and fined R500 for assaulting his ex-girlfriend. 

Biesiesvlei police station spokesperson sergeant Mpho Moshoeshoe said a 28 year-old ward councillor allegedly came across his ex-girlfriend who was visiting friends.

The incident took place two weeks ago at Itekeng Location, near Biesiesvlei.

“He allegedly confronted her and call his friend to come pick her up. He dragged his ex into a car and sent her packing back to her township in Blydeville and ordered her not to set a foot at Biesiesvlei again or else…” Sergeant Mpho Moshoeshoe.

 A 21 year-old woman was taken back to Blydeville location, near Lichtenburg.

She allegedly went to seeking help at Lichtenburg Magistrate Court where she applied for interim protection order.

“On 04 October 2013, a councillor appeared before court and was fined R500 and released” concludes Moshoeshoe.-TDN

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