By OBAKENG MAJE
A man (41) from Matolong village, near Taung, is set to appear in Taung Magistrate’s Court on Monday for allegedly assaulting his mother and contravention of a Protection Order under the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No. 116 of 1998).
On Thursday evening (2 May 2024), the suspect allegedly came home and demanded alcohol money. He allegedly assaulted his mother and dragged her in the streets after she refused to give him money.
The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said: “The incident occurred after a protection order was earlier granted against the suspect, who allegedly assaulted his niece. He was arrested on 3 May 2024, shortly after the incident was reported to the police.
“The suspect will appear before the Taung Magistrate’s Court on Monday,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, said it is sad that an elderly mother was allegedly attacked by her own son, who is supposed to protect her. Kwena condemned the incident in the strongest possible terms and said police will continue to protect the most vulnerable and bring the alleged perpetrators to book.
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