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“They tried to gain access to the defendants in the detention cells, but were unable to communicate with them. They got angry and attacked us who were out of court. “
Another police officer told Sowetan they called for backup before the matter was heard in court.
“After the arrests [of Mahlamba and Matlaletsa] We received information that farmers were mobilizing, but we did not know the number of farmers who would come to the case. The senior management of Paul Roux decided that the matter should be heard in Senekal and get support, ”he said.
The officer, who is stationed in Paul Roux, said tensions were generally high between farmers and police officers due to distrust of farmers.
Amiliah Matletsi, provincial secretary of the Police and the Union for Civil Rights in Prison (Popcru), said the police response to the unstable situation was commendable.
“The situation could have gotten out of control due to how tense the situation was. We do not agree with the rebellious behavior and we believe that those behind it should be arrested, ”he said.
Ernst Roets, executive director of AfriForum, said that attacks on farms should be considered a priority crime due to the nature of the violence and brutality suffered by the victims.
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