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RDP violence: Four suspects arrested in Villa Liza

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident that happened in Villa Liza where community members vandalised 86 newly built RDP houses.

RDP conflict in Villa Liza boils over, countless homes vandalised

Eight cars and three houses belonging to community liaison officers were also set alight during the incident.

On Thursday night, April 28, the four suspects were arrested and appeared at the Vosloorus Magistrate’s Court, on Monday, May 2.

Police spokesman Capt Tsekiso Mofokeng said the four suspects were charged with attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm with live ammunition, and theft.

“The four suspects were denied bail and have been remanded in custody. There is also a possibility of more charges being added,” Mofokeng said.

Angry Villa Liza residents burn houses and cars 

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