The Tsolo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release of former OR Tambo ANC regional chairman Thandekile Sabisa and deputy secretary Lawrence Mambila from police custody.
The two were arrested on April 18 in connection with the death of Zukile Nyhontso, the bodyguard of current regional chairman Xolile Nkompela.
A few minutes later as the court was in session, the two groups clashed but a heavily armed police contingent stopped the confrontation.
Soon after the outcome of the court, Sabisa and Mambila’s followers were addressed by the leaders of the so-called Friends of Sabisa and Mambila campaign telling them of the outcome.
Later on, Nkompela walked out of the court premises to address his supporters.
There was another confrontation between the two groups, with police intervening and some of the people being arrested.
Mambila and Sabisa are still in hospital. — abongilem@dispatch.co.za
ORT leaders released from police custody
The two were arrested on April 18 in connection with the death of Zukile Nyhontso, the bodyguard of current regional chairman Xolile Nkompela.
A few minutes later as the court was in session, the two groups clashed but a heavily armed police contingent stopped the confrontation.
Soon after the outcome of the court, Sabisa and Mambila’s followers were addressed by the leaders of the so-called Friends of Sabisa and Mambila campaign telling them of the outcome.
Later on, Nkompela walked out of the court premises to address his supporters.
There was another confrontation between the two groups, with police intervening and some of the people being arrested.
Mambila and Sabisa are still in hospital. — abongilem@dispatch.co.za
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