The man who was seen attacking local pastor, Ron Rambebu, for allegedly wearing an Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) cap, has been arrested.
Gauteng Police spokesperson, Kay Makhubela, confirmed to the Record that he handed himself over this morning, Friday, 28 June, at the Roodepoort Police Station.
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https://www.citizen.co.za/roodepoort-record/2019/06/26/watch-man-assaulted-for-allegedly-wearing-eff-cap/
“The man faces a charge of assault with intent to commit grievous bodily harm,” said Makhubela.
The video of Rambebu being assaulted made the rounds on social media. In the video, the man is seen approaching the pastor’s car and punching him.
Rambebu said he does not know why he was assaulted but according to reports he received from the petrol attendants, he was attacked and called the k-word because he was wearing an EFF cap. The incident occurred on Friday, 21 June, at a garage on Ontdekkers Road.
Speaking to the Record on Friday morning, Rambebu said he hopes that the suspect will be denied bail.
“Our country does not need people like him. I hope the court does not grant him bail because we do not want him roaming our streets. I also wish that the court uses him as an example to send a strong message to all the racists out there,” said Rambebu.
Mike Motaung, branch chairperson of the EFF, said they are happy with the arrest and fighting to ensure that the perpetrator does not get bail.
Makhubela said the man will appear in the Roodepoort Magistrates’ Court soon.
