The executive mayor of Bitou in the Western Cape was admitted to a hospital in Plettenberg Bay following an attack by protesting residents.
Lulama Mvimbi’s attack was apparently sparked by a court order issued in April, which prevented local people from occupying a vacant municipal land, police spokesperson Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe said.
“Residents allegedly pelted his car with stones on Thursday… we are still waiting for a formal complaint before arresting anyone.”
He said five people arrested on Thursday following the protest were facing charges not related to Mvimbi’s attack.
“They were charged with public violence and for unlawfully erecting shacks in the area.”
The five are expected to appear in the Plettenberg magistrate’s court on Monday. - Sapa
Lulama Mvimbi’s attack was apparently sparked by a court order issued in April, which prevented local people from occupying a vacant municipal land, police spokesperson Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe said.
“Residents allegedly pelted his car with stones on Thursday… we are still waiting for a formal complaint before arresting anyone.”
He said five people arrested on Thursday following the protest were facing charges not related to Mvimbi’s attack.
“They were charged with public violence and for unlawfully erecting shacks in the area.”
The five are expected to appear in the Plettenberg magistrate’s court on Monday. - Sapa
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