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Tensions are high and the visibility of the police is even higher when thousands of protesters from various organizations and political groups take to the streets of Senekal on Friday morning.
The protests follow the death of a young farm manager, Brendin Horner, who was brutally murdered. Two suspects, Sekwetje Isaiah Mahlamba, 32, and Sekola Piet Matlaletsa, 44, arrested in connection with his death will appear in Senekal Magistrates Court today.
Members of the EFF arrive at Senekal Magistrates Court on Friday morning, October 16, 2020, ahead of the appearance of two suspects charged with the murder of Brendin Horner. Photo: Jacques Nellis
During his first court appearance on Tuesday last week, a protest by farmers and agricultural organizations turned violent when some members tried to break into detention cells to gain access to the accused. A police vehicle was also overturned and set on fire, while the court building was damaged.
This morning, all roads leading to Senekal were blocked and the police searched all vehicles entering the city.
In the city, curious and nervous residents huddle on street corners and look out of balconies for a glimpse of the protests currently unfolding on the streets.
Members of the EFF arrive at Senekal Magistrates Court on Friday morning, October 16, 2020, ahead of the appearance of two suspects charged with the murder of Brendin Horner. Photo: Jacques Nellis
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Around the Senekal Magistrates Court, the police have closed the streets before the Horner murder defendant appears in court for the second time.
Members of the Economic Freedom Fighters began protesting on the street assigned to them from before 7 am, singing various fight songs and blowing whistles as the Red Sea moved up and down the street.
By then, the first police helicopter began circling the area.
Members of the EFF arrive at Senekal Magistrates Court on Friday morning, October 16, 2020, ahead of the appearance of two suspects charged with the murder of Brendin Horner. Photo: Jacques Nellis
Strict measures are being implemented in courts with limited access.
Protesters from Unite Against Farm, AfriForum, as well as the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) and the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) are expected to be out of court.
This is a developing story.
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