Tshwane Metro Police officers issue R1500 fine to cabbage patch man, who is prepared to meet them in court

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Tshwane Metro Police officers issue R1500 fine to cabbage patch man, who is prepared to meet them in court
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Tshwane Metro Police officers have formally charged the ’cabbage bandit’ Djo Ba Nkuna, who planted vegetables on the side of the road, to help his wife feed poor communities in the capital city.

JOHANNESBURG: Tshwane Metro Police officers have formally charged the “cabbage bandit” Djo Nkuna, who planted vegetables on the side of the road, to help his wife feed poor communities in the capital city.

He was threatened with arrest if he did not desist with his cabbage patch activities, as they were against the by-laws in the City of Tshwane.Tshwane resident ready to call it a day for cabbage patch feeding the poor after being ‘threatened’ by TMPD officers Officers had given the cabbage patch enthusiast until Tuesday to clear the area, in line with City of Tshwane by-laws.“At around midday, four TMPD police cars convoyed to my place .“I am charged with ’intentionally interfering in any manner to the property of the Municipality’ by planting vegetables outside,” he said.

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