Human rights lawyer charged for pointing his finger at policeman
16 October 2018
Human rights lawyer Richard Spoor has been charged with assault for pointing his finger at a police officer, GroundUp reported.
Spoor is an attorney for Xolobeni residents opposed to mining in this remote part of the Wild Coast.
On September 23, Spoor and other protesters confronted Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe at a community meeting. Scuffles were reported.
Spoor was arrested and appeared in court on September 25. He is set to appear at Bizana Magistrate's Court on October 25.