Eight arrested in Limpopo for intimidation of voters
The police in Limpopo have arrested eight people for allegedly blocking and intimidating community members who wanted to register as voters at the Masemola tribal office in Sekhukhune.
The Independent Election Commission of South Africa had set aside the 18 - 19 November for voter registration weekend.
Police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says the suspects also threatened party agents in the process.
"The incident took place at around 10:00 in the morning. The police were alerted about the incident and quickly responded.
“On arrival, a group of men and women were identified by the ward councillor. A case of intimidation was opened, and the suspects were arrested," says Mashaba.
The suspects will appear in the Nebo Magistrate's Court on Monday.
Mashaba says the police investigations are still continuing.
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