Zille assault: 2 charged
18/07/2006 10:21  - (SA)  

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Johannesburg - Two people have been charged for the assault of Cape Town mayor Helen Zille at an April meeting in Crossroads and more arrests may follow, the Cape Times reported on Tuesday.

The paper said this was according to Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula, who was replying in writing to a parliamentary question from DA MP Denise Robinson.

Zille said on Monday: "I did not know that anyone had been charged, but I am pleased that there has been progress (by the police). I am also pleased to hear that this (came out) in a reply in parliament."

Nqakula said the investigation was being handled by a policeman with 19 years' service, whose case load included 187 other dockets.

The officer had obtained five statements from witnesses on the day of the alleged assault.

Nqakula said video footage had also been obtained, but it was not clear enough to make positive identifications.

Investigations were continuing and more arrests might follow, he said.

Police were not able to provide further details on Monday night, including whether the suspects were in custody or how the footage had been obtained.

- SAPA

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