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Media Statement POTCHESTROOM – On Tuesday, 6 August 2024, a group of boys allegedly stormed into a Secondary School at Lomanyaneng, close to Mahikeng, armed with pangas and roamed around the school premises, intimidating school learners. The Police were immediately informed and quickly rushed to the school. Upon seeing the police, the boys fled the scene, leaving behind three pangas. Police investigations led to the arrest of four boys, aged between 16 and 20, on the same day. They all appeared before the Mmabatho Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 8 August 2024 for trespassing and intimidation. Two of the boys under 18 were dealt with in accordance with the Child Justice Act and diverted to a juvenile detention facility for a period of six months. The other two accused, Thato Tsoeu (20) and Tshepang Ntai (20) were granted bail of R300 each. Their next court appearance will be in September 2024. The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena lauded the police officers and detectives for their swift response that led to this arrest. He said a school is a place of learning, where children should be safe and protected. He further condemned this conduct in the strongest possible terms. Ends
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