Measure of calm descends on Mahikeng ahead of Ramaphosa’s arrival
The Revolutionary Council, which led violent protests against North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo, hopes the president will sack the premier
Leaders of the community protest in the North West capital of Mahikeng have suspended protests on Friday‚ pending an intervention by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The group‚ known as the Revolutionary Council‚ has called for a halt in protests following a night of violent revolt that has led to the burning down of buildings and vehicles. Shops were looted too. Revolutionary Council spokesperson Thato Magogodi said they were looking forward to Ramaphosa’s intervention to sack Premier Supra Mahumapelo. The Presidency announced on Thursday evening that Ramaphosa had cut short his trip to the UK to deal with the protests against Mahumapelo. Ramaphosa is expected to meet with ANC structures‚ its alliance and the caucus. Magogodi said they expected Ramaphosa to sack Mahumapelo so that calm could be restored. "We want calm to return. We want this to end. We are hoping Ramaphosa comes with a solution." He said the Revolutionary Council condemned acts of violence and the destruction of private ...
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