The IPC spokesperson, Kenny Morolong, says Abbia Modise was attacked while en route to a meeting of the ANC Bojanala working committee on Sunday. He says Modise was allegedly attacked by a group of unknown people in the basement of the Rustenburg Civic Centre. 

Meanwhile, police spokesperson, Aafje Botma, confirmed to OFM News that a case of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH) is being investigated after Modise was admitted to a Rustenburg Hospital with head, facial, and body injuries following an attack at around 10:30 in the area.

Morolong adds that the instigators and perpetrators of violence have no place in the ANC, they must be unmasked, exposed, and ultimately subjected to the discipline of the movement and criminal processes. Morolong has further indicated that the attackers, who he describes as hooligans who were allegedly driving a BMW sedan and Toyota bakkie, sped off immediately after assaulting Modise. He has described the attack on Modise as an act of barbarism and cowardice.

“We urge those with information on this incident to approach law enforcement agencies. We have full confidence in the ability of our law enforcement agencies to bring the culprits of this heinous act to book. Our thoughts and prayers are with Modise, we wish him strength and a speedy recovery,” he adds.

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