North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo on Tuesday appointed a team of five MECs and two mayors to investigate the cause of violent service delivery protests in Lichtenburg and Coligny on Monday and Tuesday. Premier Mahumapelo in a statement asked protesters to give the team an opportunity to get to the bottom of the community's concerns. He urged protesters to refrain from violent and criminal activity which could "hinder growth and development". CityPress reported that three houses were burnt to the ground in nearby Coligny and shops were looted by protesters on Tuesday morning. No additional arrests were made after police arrested seven protesters in Lichtenburg on Monday, Mokgwabone said.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 25, 2017 22:18 UTC