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4 Jozini pupils arrested after violent protest action
THE authenticity of a video trending on social media, appearing to show police members assaulting a learner as they led him to a SAPS van, is being investigated.
This after four learners were on Wednesday arrested by Jozini SAPS for public violence, attack on police officers, and malicious damage to property following violent protests outside a indicate that high school learners from two schools marched to a third school and staged violent protests at the gate.
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KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda explained that during the protests, learners damaged a SAPS vehicle with stones, and also attacked police officers.
'Four learners, aged between 18 and 20 years old, were arrested but were later released into the custody of their parents. They are expected to appear in the Ubombo Magistrate's Court, accompanied by their parents or guardians.
'Police have also noted videos doing the rounds on social media, showing police assaulting a learner as they led him to a police van. Such conduct is unacceptable and the authenticity of the video will be investigated.
'If police are found to have acted using excessive force, necessary action will be taken. Students, learners, and everyone else who wishes to march or protest, are reminded that their actions must not violate the law because police will act decisively to protect lives, livelihood and property,' said Netshiunda.
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