Pastor and others arrested for alleged intimidation at Katlehong school

Police have arrested four people following acts of intimidation and violence at a primary school in Katlehong. In a video that has gone viral on social media, men with replica firearms and a panga are seen intimidating and harassing learners and teachers. The police said in a statement on Tuesday that the local pastor, his security personnel and others stormed Matshidiso Primary School on Monday and forcefully took two minor children. 'The four were arrested last night and will appear in the Palm Ridge court in due course. They are facing a variety of charges including assault, handling a firearm recklessly that could endanger lives and property, rendering security services while not registered, malicious damage to property and intimidation,' said the police. The replica firearm and the pangas have been confiscated. Police said one of the suspects was arrested for assaulting the Station Commander at Katlehong North police station when a group of people was demanding to see the pastor outside the police s tation. The Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni says the possibility of police effecting more arrests cannot be ruled out as investigations into the matter continue. Source : South African Government News Agency