ANC councillor granted bail
The ANC ward councillor who shot and wounded a 16-year-old learner during a community protest in Middleplass at Driekoppies in Nkomazi, was granted bail of R1 500.
Justice ‘Twelve’ Siboza, is facing a charge of attempted murder. His case was postponed until September 28, 2017 at the Boschfontein Regional Court.
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The ANC leadership at Ehlanzeni region said they are busy with their own investigations on the matter. The regional secretary, Mr Abraham Phazamisa Mathe said: “We have organised a meeting with the councillor and all the structures involved in the matter so that he can give us the real sense of what really prompted him to end up shooting in a public area. We are also waiting for the court judgement on the case and we will then take our own decision accordingly.”
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Meanwhile, teaching and learning is at a standstill in four schools in that area since the community continues with the protest. Initially they were complaining about the poor sanitation and bad infrastructure at Mpumelelo Primary school and now they have also shut down Fundzekhaya primary and Phakamani primary school. The protesters have vowed to continue with the protest up until their concerns are addressed.
