9 people in court for torching hall

Published Jul 29, 2011

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Nine people would appear in the Mmabatho Magistrate's Court on Friday after they allegedly set fire to a community hall in Logageng, near Mahikeng, North West police said.

Lieutenant-Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said the hall was set alight during a speech by mayor Nomtsama Lenah Miga on Thursday afternoon.

Miga was addressing residents about government housing and access to water.

The five men and four women were arrested on Friday morning after police allegedly linked them to the fire.

They faced charges of public violence and arson. – Sapa

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