Tragic death of TUT student sparks outrage over alleged police brutality
Outcry grows as TUT student’s death spurs calls for justice
The tragic death of Thabelo Mbau, a Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) engineering student, has sparked outrage amid allegations of police brutality in eMalahleni.
Mbau succumbed to injuries sustained during an incident on Saturday, March 9, where police dispersed students outside Khayalethu Student Residences.
Eyewitnesses recount police shoving and pushing students, with Mbau reportedly singled out and assaulted.
Despite immediate medical attention at Witbank Hospital, his injuries proved fatal.
The ANC Youth League in Nkangala expressed shock and demanded swift action, joining a planned SASCO march on Monday, March 11, against police brutality.
Calls for the removal and arrest of implicated officers intensify.
WITBANK NEWS reached out to both the Witbank and Provincial SAPS Communications department for comment over the allegations against its members and still awaiting a response by the time of publishing.
WITBANK NEWS is in possession of video material of the incident.
This is a developing story, and more details will be shared as they become available.
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