Cape Town refugee leader Jean-Pierre Balous has been denied bail. He made a brief appearance in a Cape Town court on Friday morning. Balous was arrested on Wednesday and charged with assault.
He was allegedly involved in a scuffle with the leader of another faction earlier in the week at the Central Methodist church where they are being housed.
The hundreds of refugees staying inside and outside have split into factions, with one group forced out of the church.
On Monday, police confiscated firearms and a can of petrol from the church.
A standoff ensued on Tuesday, with both factions accusing each other of being former soldiers, rebels and warlords.
The SA Human Rights Commission said a stakeholder meeting with Home Affairs and the City of Cape Town will be held next week to lay down plans.
Cape Town #refugee leader Jean-Pierre Balous has been denied bail. #Today with @T_Mothotoane Courtesy #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/VKmiGQCInK
— eNCA (@eNCA) January 3, 2020
In other news – Drama over Linda Gcwensa’s death as Fans pour-in condolences to the wrong person
On Sunday, 29 December, the local music fraternity (particularly gospel music) was hit with some unfortunate news. It was reported that Linda Gcwensa, the founder of a legendary gospel music ensemble, Avante, had passed away. But it seems in all the mourning, there is a bit of confusion.
Linda Gcwensa ( the gospel artist and founder of Avante) died due to kidney problems and while condolences have been pouring in, many fans have been sending messages and tagging the wrong Linda Gcwensa (the afro-pop singer). continue reading
Source: eNCA
