By Obakeng Maje
Rustenburg- North West police confirmed that 16 accused who were arrested during protest on the 13 May 2014 were released after paying admission of guilty fee.

Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said 16 suspects consist of 14 women and 2 men were arrested during protest and they barricaded roads with burning tyres and rubble in venting their anger.

“We arrested 16 suspects during the protest and charged them for public violence. The protest took place at Mmaditlhokwe village, near Rustenburg” Mokgwabone said.

They appeared before Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court and were found guilty. The magistrate ordered them to pay a fine of R100 each and were released.

The suspects said the blasts from Tharisa mine damages their houses and their children are affected by highly compressed air spreading outward from the explosion.

““We are thankful about the hard work done by our members.  This will hopefully serve as a lesson to those who disregard the laws of the country that police will deal harshly with them”, said the Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Zukiswa Mbombo.-TDN
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