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Businessman attacked by former employer

Thu, 2 Feb, 2012

A Grahamstown man is fearing for his life after an attack on Monday night - which he claims was orchestrated by a business rival and former employer - left him bruised and in pain and, he believes, within seconds of being burnt alive.
COMMUNITY | CRIME & COURTS

Kota court protest planned

Mon, 30 Jan, 2012

Up to 350 protesters are expected to gather outside the Grahamstown Magistrate's Court on Wednesday 29 February, where social activist Ayanda Kota is due to appear on charges of resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer as well as a third charge, of theft, which triggered an alleged assault on him by officers at Grahamstown.
CRIME & COURTS

Activist in cop assault claim

Mon, 16 Jan, 2012

Local activists have vowed to "paint High Street red with [their] anger", as police categorically deny attacking well-known social activist Ayanda Kota at the Beaufort Street police station last week.
CRIME & COURTS

UPM leader arrested and allegedly beaten by police

Fri, 13 Jan, 2012

Unemployed People's Movement leader Ayanda Kota was arrested on a charge of theft on Thursday afternoon, and allegedly assaulted by police in front of his 6-year-old son. 
CRIME & COURTS

Cops make R500k dagga bust

Thu, 12 Jan, 2012

An alert team of traffic officers and police have been praised for their actions which led to the arrest of five people suspected of dealing in dagga.
CRIME & COURTS

Glenmore activist stones High Court window for third time

Mon, 9 Jan, 2012

Glenmore activist Velile Ben Mafani stoned and broke a window in the Grahamstown High Court on Friday morning, and then waited patiently for the police to arrive and arrest him.
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