By Obakeng Maje
Taung- A case of arson and public violence against Manokwane residents who were arrested back in 2012 was postponed by Taung Magistrate Court on Tuesday.

Manokwane residents became unruly and torched down three house belonging to two councillors and the headmaster.

They were arrested and appeared before court where they were granted a bail each.

France Baisitse who is the headmaster, Grace Mogapi and Maki Molefe’s houses were reduced to ashes after the community members went on the rampage. The community became unruly after they protest for poor service delivery and demand the road that leads to through the area be tarred.

The case was postponed until the 29 May 2014 for some of the accused to meet with their legal aid lawyer.

Brenda Nkgwedi said she was not part of the protest, but her name was implicated. “I am very surprised as my name was implicated in the list of accused as by that time I had a new-born baby. I child was only a month when that happened, but I’ve received a letter that ordered me to come to court.”

According to Nkgwedi, she was implicated and she was not part of picketing.

Police investigation continues.-TDN
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