DA opens case of assault after Durban beachfront incident

The Democratic Alliance have laid a charge of assault after an attack on one of their members on the Durban beachfront on Friday, reports the Northglen News.

DA KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) leader, Zwakele Mncwango, strongly condemned the attack. It’s unclear what led to the flare-up, but the incident occurred just outside the Pavilion Hotel on Friday.

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A video of the attack shows, what appears to be, members of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) clashing with the police and Democratic Alliance (DA) members. Police intervene and put the man into the back of a police vehicle for his own protection.

“We have laid criminal charges against the ANC for incitement to violence, and have opened a case of assault and political intimidation for the assault on our member.

“The party marched entirely peacefully, and although the message against Jacob Zuma was firm, our supporters’ peaceful and lawful conduct must be praised,” he said.

EWN further reported that the ANCYL’s KZN secretary had said they aimed to confront anti-Zuma marchers after members of the league moved from the CBD.

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