Cape Town man in court for assaulting journalist at anti-lockdown protest
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Western Cape has confirmed that Craig Peiser appeared in the Simon’s Town Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
Peiser is one of the organisers of We Are More (W.A.M) movement that protested Fish Hoek Beach against the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions at the weekend.
Peiser was arrested after he allegedly assaulted eNCA journalist Monique Mortlock during an attempt to interview him.
The NPA’s Eric Ntabazalila says Peiser made a brief appearance in court and was remanded in custody.
"The magistrate has kept him in custody and referred him to the district surgeon for assessment /observation for possible referral for mental observation due to his conduct in court.
"He rambled on and on, shouted and swore. The matter has been postponed to 10 February," says Ntabazalila.
Peiser is charged with assault and the breach of Covid-19 regulations.
