Police commissioner condemns North West violence, as patient dies and SABC crew robbed
26 April 2018
The South Africa Police Service (SAPS) has called for peace in the North West after nearly two weeks of violent protests aimed at ousting embattled Premier Supra Mahumapelo.
Protests started in the capital Mahikeng last week and have since spread to a number of towns throughout the province.
National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole called for the return of peace and calm to the province.
"I am urging the communities of these affected areas, especially community leaders, to come together and work toward peace and stability through robust discussions and negotiations instead of violence," he said.