Police arrest at least 12 people outside Hoërskool Overvaal for public violence
Neo Goba At least 12 people protesting outside Hoërskool Overvaal in Vereeniging have been arrested for public violence. Police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse EFF and ANC protesters after they refused to vacate the premises. Two police nyalas were parked outside the school premises to ensure that the protesters did not return after they burnt tyres and overturned dustbins in front of the gate. While this was happening‚ classes at the school continued without disturbance as police and private security were also stationed inside the school premises. Earlier‚ about four stun grenades were fired into the crowd and a scuffle broke out between the police and the demonstrators. The group was demanding transformation at the school and said they would do so until their demands were met. The protesters who were arrested will be charged with public violence at Vereeniging police station. Earlier in the day a parent was punched by an EFF protester after he made an offensive ...
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