UDM members attacked in E Cape
Eastern Cape police have confirmed an incident in which fourA group of people wearing African National Congress regalia allegedly prevented UDM members conducting a door-to-door electioneering campaign.Today, UDM members whilst on a door to door campaign in Ward 7, Khaleni A/A, Bizana, EC, were assaulted by ANC members, led by a certain Tsepo Hlabe who is fortunately known by the UDM members. This barbaric act has been reported to the Police & IEC.
Police Spokesperson, Khaya Tonjeni, says the case is the first of its kind since the pronouncement of 8th May as the election date. “A case of assault common has been opened and currently under investigation. No suspects have been arrested yet but culprits are known to the police. It follows incidents where members of another political organisation allegedly attacked another group preventing to canvas and intimidating them as well.
Meanwhile, the ANC has distanced itself from the alleged attack, undertaking to conduct own investigation. “We are not aware that there was a fight between the members in Mbizana … that the members of the ANC and the members of the UDM! But we are going to investigate! But we, as the ANC, have taken a decision that not even a single member that is allowed to involve ourselves in fighting. If there are contradictions or whatsoever in canvassing, we are not allowed to involve ourselves in fighting.
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