By Obakeng Maje

Matlapaneng-The seven accused, Kegomoditswe Kgosimore (33), Lebogang Magabe (31), Setsanyana Mmusinyana (25), Thapelo Leiri(20), Freddy Seruteng(20), Kagisho Ikeleng( 20) and Thabang Kumang ( 23)  who were arrested on Sunday, 9 February 2014 for contravention of Section (1) © of Electoral Act, 1998 (ACT 73 OF 1998), appeared in Taung Magistrates’ Court on Monday. 

They are still in custody and will appear again on 17 February 2014 for bail application. 

“It is alleged that the accused forced entry into Itlameng Primary School’s Voter Registration station on Saturday at about 07:40 in Mase village, Taung” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said. 

The school was one of the voter registration stations where upon arrival the suspects reportedly demanded registration material from IEC officials. 

“They allegedly removed IEC banners from the fence, damaged and set them alight before leaving the place” Mokgwabone said.

The community is once more warned to respect the rule of law as criminal acts will not be tolerated. South African Police Service and other role players will ensure that those who disobey the law are dealt with accordingly.-TDN

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