Community hall set alight during Mayor's speech

Nine people will appear in the Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court on Friday after they allegedly set fire to a community hall in Logageng, near Mahikeng, North West police said

 Lt-Col Sabata Mokgwabone said the hall was set alight during a speech by mayor Nomtsama Lenah Miga on Thursday afternoon.    

Miga was addressing residents about government housing and access to water.

The five men and four women were arrested on Friday morning after police allegedly linked them to the fire.    

They faced charges of public violence and arson.