Angry parents at Matsediso Primary School in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, fear for the safety of their children. Photo by Happy Mnguni
PROPHET Paseka Mboro Motsoeneng is reportedly among the four people following a drama at Matshediso Primary School on Monday, 5 August.
In a video that went viral, men with replica firearms and a panga can be seen intimidating and harassing teachers.
Police spokeswoman Colonel Noxolo Kweza said four suspects were arrested on Monday night and will appear in the Palm Ridge Court in due course.
“They are facing a variety of charges, including assault, handling a firearm recklessly that could endanger lives and property, rendering security services while not registered, malicious damage to property, and intimidation.
“The replica firearm and the pangas have since been confiscated,” Kweza said.
She said one of the suspects was arrested for assaulting the station commander at Katlehong North Police Station when a group of people were demanding to deal with the local pastor outside the cop shop.
Angry parents at Matsediso Primary School in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, fear for the safety of their children. Photo by Happy Mnguni
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Kweza said this follows an incident where the local pastor, his security personnel, and others stormed Matshidiso Primary School on Monday and forcibly took two minor children.
Gauteng police commissioner Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni said the possibility of police effecting more arrests can’t be ruled out as investigations into the matter continue.
Angry parents at Matsediso Primary School in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, fear for the safety of their children. Photo by Happy Mnguni
Meanwhile, parents gathered at school on Tuesday, 6 August, demanding the safety of their children.
One of the parents said the incident had left their kids traumatised.
“What Mboro did is shocking and must not happen again. Some pupils didn’t come to school because of fear, and we want the law to take its course,” she said.
Happy Mnguni
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