WATCH: Women face court for public violence and property damage of local Home Affairs
Two women, Malwande Tukula and Mandisa Mboxwana, appeared in Germiston Magistrate's Court on charges of public violence and damaging infrastructure following protests on August 12.
The demonstrations resulted in a fire that severely damaged the Department of Home Affairs building and were linked to court-ordered evictions in the area.
ALSO READ: Watch: Chaos in Germiston as Home Affairs building set alight
The Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD)'s acting Chief of Police, JD Mkhwanazi, said roads leading to the complex had been blocked on the day to hinder officials from executing the eviction orders.
Magistrate Mrs Baloyi noted the seriousness of the charges and confirmed that the accused would have to submit applications for bail.
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Malwande Tukula and Mandisa Mboxwana appear in Germiston Magistrate's Court on August 14, after August 12 protests. They are facing charges of public violence and damage to infrastructure. #GermistonHomeAffairs #GermistonEvictions
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The state opposed bail, and the case has been postponed to 19 August for bail application.
ALSO READ: WATCH: Deputy minister pledges justice after Germiston Home Affairs fire
The accused remain in custody in Germiston.
If found guilty, they could face up to 15 years in prison.
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