EFF may have to answer criminal charges for its supporters’ hooliganism
EFF supporters looted liquor, food and clothing stores and attacked a policeman
The EFF may have to answer criminal charges for the behaviour of its supporters, after the looting of liquor, food and clothing stores and an attack on a policeman during Wednesday’s protest in Pretoria. The policeman had to undergo surgery for serious facial injuries. "It is our contention that conveners of gatherings must be accountable for the actions of their supporters and the SAPS is investigating yesterday’s illegal gathering‚ the conduct of the crowd and alleged incitement of leaders‚" Lt Gen Khomotso Phahlane‚ acting national commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS)‚ said on Thursday. "SAPS management and, surely, all law-abiding citizens are outraged by the behaviour exhibited by certain elements in the streets of Pretoria yesterday‚ which can only be described as outright hooliganism." He said 28 arrests had been made, and more arrests in relation to various charges such as malicious damage to property‚ public violence‚ burglary and assault "are likely‚ as ...
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