On 12 October 2018, 11 accused who were arrested for violent protests that erupted since Monday, 8 October 2018 made a brief appearance before the Ventersdorp Magistrates Court.
The accused, aged between 18 and 33 were arrested on Wednesday, 10 October 2018 following violent protests that interrupted services in town. Since the protests started, no schooling took place in both Tšhing and Ventersdorp. The protests also led to closure of businesses while traffic flow on the N14 and R30 roads was affected due to sporadic stone throwing incidents.
Two trucks were also burnt on the N14 road as a result of the protests and several cases of malicious damage to property were reported.
The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane condemned the violent protests, destruction of property and interrupting the process of teaching and learning at this crucial time of the year whereby learners need to prepare for their final examinations.
She urged all parties involved to try and find amicable solutions to their concerns that will see Ventersdorp returning to calmness.
All eleven (11) suspects were granted R500.00 bail each and the case was remanded until Monday, 12 November 2018 for further investigation.
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