Free State Alleged Racist Incident: Azapo Members Vandalise Racism Accused's Business Premises

• The business premises of one of the alleged Maselspoort racists was vandalised by the Azanian People’s Organisation
• Azapo deputy president Kekeletso Khena said any form of racism will not be tolerated in the community
• The third suspect, a 48-year-old man, is set to appear in court and is facing numerous charges including attempted murder

BLOEMFONTEIN - The Azanian People’s Organisation (Azapo) sprayed anti-racism slogans on the business premises of one of the alleged Maselspoort racist’s business premises.

This comes after a video clip began doing its rounds on social media in which three men could be seen physically assaulting two teenagers at a swimming pool. Citizens clad in Azapo t-shirts planned to send a strong message to those supporting the business.

Azapo deputy president Kekeletso Khena told The Citizen that racism will not be tolerated in the area. Khena said the group would “hunt down” the suspects because they are not welcomed in Azania.

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"We want this man's customers to know that by supporting his business, they're enabling racism," said Khena.

Citizens believe Azapo members should be arrested for vandalism:

@Jaco62572613 said:

“Police should have no problem arresting these vandals. There is video evidence.”

@imaginegideon commented:

“This is vandalism, which is also a crime.”

@Venda_Diplomat posted:

“Another crime right there.”

@lukieml1 wrote:

“Fighting wrongs by doing wrongs.”

@PaddyKruger3 added:

“Well, I hope they are jailed for damage to private property.”

Alleged racists appear in court

Two of the three suspects, Johan Nel, and Stephanus van der Westhuizen, appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court. However, the matter was postponed to January.

The third suspect, a 48-year-old man is set to appear on Thursday, 29 December. According to EWN, he is facing numerous charges including attempted murder.

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Lindiwe Sisulu say authorities must deal with Maselspoort Resort incident decisively claiming racism affects tourism industry

Briefly News reported that Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu is the latest politician to speak up about the alleged racist incident that happened at the Maselspoort Resort and Conference Centre in the Free State on Christmas Day.

The tourism minister called on law enforcement agencies to handle the matter decisively as incidents of racism at tourist facilities negatively impacted the tourism sector.

The now-viral video of the incident shows a group of white men attacking two black teens for swimming in a pool that was allegedly reserved for white people.

Source: Briefly News