BY REGINALD KANYANE
ANC provincial chairperson and the premier of North West, Supra Mahumapelo visited Marikana to calm situation between two political parties.

Both African National Congress members and Economic Freedom Fighters were canvassing in the area when a fight erupt between them.

The roads leading to Marikana were barricaded with stones and burning tyres.  One person was shot and another one was stabbed.

A car was also torched during the stand-off.

Mahumapelo said they will open a case of intimidation against EFF.

“We will open a case of intimidation against EFF. No one is allowed to intimidate any political party while campaigning.

“So EFF members intimidated and attacked our members who were canvassing for the party,” he said.

However EFF representative in Marikana, Matshidiso Rapholo refuted that and said ANC members were the ones who used violence against their members.

“ANC members are the ones who use violence against our members. Last week our two members were attacked by ANC supporters.

“They were from the shops when two ANC members stopped their car and open fire. They were forced to take cover,” she said.
-TDN
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