Traffic on the N6 is moving smoothly through Stutterheim. A peaceful crowd is gathering outside the Stutterheim Magistrate's Court where 18 people are appearing for public violence.
The accused, mostly youth, were arrested on the second day of violent action that saw three government buildings, a mall and a clinic torched.
The court is awaiting the arrival of Zwelitsha magistrate Virginia Kobo. Businesses and schools in the town remain shut today. A heavy contingent of East London and Cradock riot police stand guard.
Police tape is cordoning off intersections at Dragoon Street, Marais Street and Brownly Street. The situation remains tense...