Central SA
Woman shot during church service─── 08:21 Mon, 11 Jan 2021
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An elderly woman was shot in the face yesterday, after the Sebokeng police tried to disperse a group of congregants during a church service in the Vaal.
Three people, including a pastor, were arrested for violating the Disaster Management Act.
Church services may not be held in accordance with Covid-19 Level 3 restriction regulations.
A group of about 250 congregation members clashed with the police.
In a video circulating on social media, police can be seen using rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse the congregation members.
The injured woman was later taken to Sebokeng Hospital for treatment.
OFM News/Paila Chauke
