An alleged family dispute relating to the custody of children turned ugly at Matsediso Primary School in Katlehong on Monday when weapon-wielding men allegedly took two children from school.
A number of videos have gone viral on social media of two learners allegedly being forcefully removed from the primary school by three men wielding two pangas and one AK-47.
Prophet Mboro seen swinging panga
The weapon-wielding men, including well-known self-proclaimed Prophet Mboro, real name Paseka Motsoeneng, of Incredible Happenings Ministries in Katlehong, are seen swinging a panga around to stop teachers and community members from taking the children.
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In one video, Motsoeneng can be heard saying, “Don’t come close to me! Don’t you dare!” to what appears to be a teacher while threatening to pick up one of the two pangas he had in his hands.
In another video, two children appear to be forcefully removed from the school reception by one man holding and swinging a panga alarmingly close to the children, with Motsoeneng and two other men flanking.
As the group gets outside, Motsoeneng can be seen slinging a panga to prevent the people taking videos from following them. He swings at another person, seemingly a community member, while a fourth man who was waiting at the car screams, “Who the f*** do you think you are?” when they asked about the children.
Allegedly related to a custody matter
The matter appears to be in relation to the custody of the children.
The Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson, Steve Mabona, said the department was aware of the situation and was working on a response.
The Gauteng police said they were aware of an incident where panga-wielding men, who were also carrying firearms, terrorized pupils and teachers at a primary school in Katlehong earlier on Monday.
Police are currently taking statements from all of parties involved and an arrest is imminent. A detailed statement will be released once the police have finalised their initial process,” said spokesperson Colonel Noxolo Kweza.
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In a video posted on Motsoeneng’s Prophet Mboro Times Facebook page, he appears to be standing in front of a police station, saying, “We fight for our own. We stick together.”
‘It’s not wrong for pastors to carry guns’
Motsoeneng alludes to a custody matter with the grandmother and father of the children and how people who want custody of the children want maintenance from him.
“They want to make money with these children. They want maintenance from me as their grandfather. The children are maintained by their father, and I’m backing him up,” he said.
While defending the use of weapons, Motsoeneng said, “It’s not wrong for pastors to carry guns.”
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