The tripartite alliance of the ANC, SACP and Cosatu will negotiate for the release of the 18 people arrested for public violence in Stutterheim.
The announcement was made by SACP provincial secretary Xolile Nqata while addressing a crowd gathered outside Stutterheim magistrate's court on Thursday. Nqata said the decision was taken during a meeting at the ANC provincial headquarters at Calata House on Thursday morning.
Nqata said at the meeting, ANC provincial secretary Lulama Ngcukayithobi and his Cosatu counterpart Xolani Malamlela have agreed to visit the town to address the community Thursday afternoon.
"We are here to plead for the release of our comrades. All we are asking for is for you comrades to remain peaceful. We don't condone violence. We held a meeting this morning where we decided to fight for the release of the comrades."..