2 church leaders and a congregant were arrested in Sebokeng yesterday after police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse a group of about 250 church-goers in contravention of lock-down regulations. SAPS were called out to a church in Sebokeng Zone 7, where a group of about 250 people had gathered and allegedly refused to leave. Police responded with rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse the group.

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11 January 2021

Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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