Charges laid over discharge of firearm in Kwanokuthula

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PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS - Charges relating to the discharging of a firearm and pointing of a firearm allegedly involving Bitou's deputy mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi have been laid at Kwanokuthula police station.

In a video that went viral after Kolwapi is shown allegedly discharging a handgun in 10 Sajini Street in Kwanokuthula.

The incident allegedly occurred during Mgidi celebrations her son Tsepiso Martin (18), who matriculated this year.

According to community members Bitou's mayor Jessica Kamkam and Speaker Mavis Busakwe attended the celebrations.

Two cases of discharging a firearm in public and pointing of firearm, as well as reckless endangerment charges are expected to be added to the complaint.

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Southern Cape SAPS media spokesperson Warrant Office Christopher Spies confirmed Kwanokuthula detectives were investigating a case of pointing of a firearm following an alleged incident at Sajini Street, Kwanokuthula, on Sunday, 21 December at about 10:30.

He said according to reports available Kwanokuthula police members visited a premises after a video of the incident was circulated on social media.

" Investigation into this incident is at an early stage and no arrests has been made yet.

"SAPS is not in a position to divulge particulars of individuals involved at this stage,”said W/O Spies.
Requests for comment have been sent to Kolwapi, Kamkam and Busakwe, and as soon as they are received they will be added to the report.