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Journalist Justice Masekane reckons the police member who allegedly shot him should face the consequences of their actions.

Journalist claims he was shot by police

Date: 23 January 2015 By: Kaizer Nengovhela

A well-known local journalist from Univen Radio, Justice Masekane (30), is still nursing the wounds he allegedly sustained when members of the South African Police Services shot at him when they were trying to disperse a crowd.

Justice explained that the shots were fired during the installation ceremony of Chief Ndavhelesi Kharidzha at Kurhuleni on 20 December. He interviewed some members of the community after learning that they were not happy with the new chief.

Masekana claims that the police shot at him without any prior warning. He was hit on the arms, in his face and on his stomach. Masekane said he had opened cases of attempted murder against the three police officers who allegedly shot at him, but he had not been not informed of any court dates. He laid charges on 20 December at the Levubu SAPS.

"I know these officers very well and I don’t understand why action is not taken against them,” said Masekane. He expressed the hope that justice would one day prevail.

Masekane said the incident had left him traumatised and there was no way that he would leave the matter as it stood. He intends to sue the police. "We are law-abiding citizens. These police do as they wish and shoot at me.” Masekane said that at first he was overwhelmed with fear, but members of the community intervened and advised him to tell his story to the world.

In response, W/O Solly Mukhola of the Levubu SAPS said he would investigate the case. "If there is any wrongdoing, the law will take its course,” he promised.

 

 
 
 

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Kaizer Nengovhela

Kaizer Nengovhela started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror in 2000. Prior to that he had a five year stint at Phala-Phala FM as sports presenter. In 2005 Kaizer received an award from the province's premier as Best Sports Presenter. The same year he was also nominated as Best Sports Reporter by the Makhado Municipality. Kaizer was awarded the Mathatha Tsedu award in 2014.

 
 

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Justice Masekane shows some of the wounds he sustained.

Justice Masekane's bruises can be clearly seen shortly after the incident.

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