'It is unacceptable that a South African citizen must fear the very people who are supposed to protect him,' the SA National Editors' Forum said.
Pictue for illustration. A man is arrested during a patrol by the police and the SANDF, 23 April 2020, at Bara Taxi Rank in Soweto, in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Michel Bega
Nthoba was forced to seek refuge at the United Nations offices in Lesotho after he became concerned about his and his family’s safety, Sanef said. While trying to lay a charge, it is alleged that the same officer, who had assaulted him before, arrived and prevented him from opening a case. He insisted that Nthoba should be charged with contravention of the Disaster Management Act.“Nthoba told Sanef that he decided to cross the border into Lesotho to seek refuge at the United Nations offices because he feared for his life,” Sanef said.
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