Protest over chiefs near Brits

Published May 28, 2012

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Protesters unhappy over traditional leadership in Bethanie near Brits handed a memorandum to officials on Monday morning following a legal march, North West police said.

“They are unhappy with the chiefs' leadership in the area,” Captain Adele Myburgh said.

The protesters, represented by community leaders, handed over the memorandum at the tribal hall at 11am, about an hour after the march began.

Government officials and the chief received the memorandum. The marchers dispersed and the area was calm.

Earlier in the morning police fired teargas at illegal protesters around the local taxi rank after protesters prevented people from going to work. It was believed to be a service delivery protest.

“Once police intervened, negotiations ensued between protest leaders and police,” said Myburgh.

The situation later was calm. – Sapa

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