Brigadier Athlenda Mathe
SAPS spokesperson
The SAPS Public Order Policing(POP) unit has registered a case of public violence, assault of a police officer and contravention of a court order against Operation Dudula.
This follows a protest near the G20 leaders summit in which Dudula members attempted to forcefully march towards the venue and block Baragwanth and Nasrec Road, a route used by foreign Heads of State and dignitaries to access the G20 leaders summit.
Following several warnings by Public Order Police (POP) members , the group failed to adhere to instructions and a scuffle ensued where they sprayed police with pepper spray, threw objects and pushed around officers.
One police officer was injured and taken to a nearby medical facility for medical assistance.
Police then used a push back method using protective shields to control the crowd and redirect them back to the speakers corner.
Police confirms the arrest of two men aged 46 and 54 years of age.
The NATJOINTS thanks other groupings who protested at the four allocated speakers corners situated near the venue today for doing so within the confines of the law.
With this said, the NATJOINTS will continue to enforce the law without fear or favour to ensure that the G20 leaders summit takes place in a safe, secure and peaceful environment.
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