STAFF REPORTER
THE South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has appealed for calm in Senekal in the Free State amid sporadic clashes between the EFF, Afriforum and local farmers.
Racial tensions are high in Senekal following the death of 21-year-old farm manager, Brendin Horner, who was murdered earlier this month.
Thousands of EFF member marched on Friday morning outside the Senekal Magistrate’s Court ahead of the appearance of two accused persons in the murder of Horner.
Riot police remain on standby as EFF and Afriforum protesters square off in separate protest actions in the remote farming town.
Police Minister Bheki Cele and State Security Minister Ayanda Dlodlo are also attending the court proceedings in Senekal.
“This event has caused high tensions in the area, and resulted in damage to property and violence during the protest by the group aggrieved by the murder of Horner as well as other farm killings,”
You’ve reached your free article limit
Subscribe to enjoy unlimited access to trusted journalism. Cancel anytime.
Subscribe nowNeed help? molokom@insidepolitic.co.za
