WARD COUNCILLOR ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY DAMAGING PROPERTY AT A SCHOOL
Nelspruit: 05 September 2023 – A Ward Councillor in Pienaar was arrested for allegedly damaging padlocks and doors at a certain Secondary School on 27 August 2023 at about 11h00 am.
According to a report, Mr Mandla Siboza (41) together with five other men allegedly went to the school then demanded to use a hall.
It is further alleged that on their arrival the school gate was locked and the time he forcefully opened the gate using a bolt cutter to break open the padlock.
It is also alleged that he informed the security guard that he was authorised to utilize the hall at the school over weekends, the claims which both the school’s principal and School Governing Body (SGB) disputed.
The Councillor and his team are said to have reportedly proceeded to break open another padlock as well as four doors. The total value of the damaged properties is estimated at about R8 000.
A case of malicious damage to property was registered at Pienaar SAPS. An investigation was conducted which led to the arrest of the Councillor on Monday, 04 September 2023. The suspect appeared at Kanyamazane Magistrate’s Court on the same day.
He was remanded in custody and is expected to make a formal bail application on Friday, 08 September 2023.
