Some regard them as crime fighters while others see members of the Western Vhukovhela Protection Unit as hooligans who go around beating and intimidating residents in Sinthumule, near Makhado, in Limpopo.

About five members of the notorious crime-fighting unit have been arrested and are facing charges of attempted murder, intimidation, kidnapping and theft.  They include brothers and founders of the unit Rendani and Dakalo Makhavu as well as three employees, Duncan Madzaga, Mbilaelo Bakali and Sam Makananise...