Pretoria — Cabinet has called for calm following violent protests in Lichtenburg and Blydeville in Ditsobotla Local Municipality in the North West. In neighbouring Coligny, violent protests were sparked by what residents say is the racially motivated death of a 12-year-old boy. Minister Dlodlo said Cabinet strongly condemns the use of children as a negotiation tool in protests. Durban pastor's arrestMinister Dlodlo also commended law enforcement agencies for arresting the Durban based pastor, who stands accused of human trafficking and sexual assault. "Cabinet welcomes the swift actions taken by the Hawks' Human Trafficking Unit and the South African Police Service's Tactical Response Team, who arrested the Durban-based pastor on a charge of human trafficking in Port Elizabeth.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 28, 2017 11:03 UTC