By Obakeng Maje
Rustenburg-A 44-year-old Mvuyane Ndwandwe was found guilty and ordered to pay R500 admission of guilty fine on Friday, says North West police. 

Brigadier Thulane Ngubane said the accused was part of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) members who were protesting when the ongoing strike began in January this year. 

“The accused was arrested when the police removed and dispersed a group of approximately thirty strikers who were sitting in the middle of the road, blocking the free flow of traffic as well as preventing non-striking workers to go to work” Brigadier Thulane Ngubane said.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, 29 January 2014 at approximately 06:00 at Nkaneng, near Khuseleka shaft.  

He was charged with possession of dangerous weapons; when he was found to be in possession of a knife and a knobkerrie.

“This is an indication that police will deal effectively with those who are disregarding the laws of the country, particularly during various gatherings including protected strikes”, said Brigadier Ngubane.-TDN
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