WATCH | Violence erupts in Mokopane with calls for removal of mayor

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Protesters are demanding the removal of embattled Mokopane mayor Andrina Matsemela, who is reportedly hiding.

Residents of Mokopane in Limpopo protested on Wednesday to demand the removal of mayor Andrina Matsemela.Violence erupted at Mokopane in Limpopo as protesters attempted to shut down the town on Wednesday.

"There were some protesters who wanted to shut down the entire town. They were blocking the road and therefore the police had to act to disperse them," said provincial police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo.Protesters were demanding the removal of Mokopane mayor Andrina Matsemela, who is reportedly in hiding.

 

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