Last month they were released on R500 bail each after they appeared briefly and the case was postponed to allow the suspects to seek legal aid. 

The disgruntled members were arrested after they took to the streets and barricaded roads with burning tyres and rocks, demanding jobs and service delivery. They also stormed and broke into the ANC constituency office in the area. According to police spokesperson, Yanga Ngcukana, they also damaged and vandalised the offices, breaking windows and doors in the process. 

Community members were protesting, saying the current employment strategy that is used by the municipality only favours certain people and not the rest of the community.

OFM News/Michael Tlhakudi