Protests erupt in Western Cape as community members attempt to occupy land

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Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut confirmed that police officers were on-site, to assist with the execution of an eviction notice.

Protests have broken out in Kraaifontein in the Western Cape, as community members attempt to occupy land in the area.

Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut confirmed that police officers were on site, to assist with the execution of an eviction notice.

 

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