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A 39-year-old politician, who is also a mayor in one of the local municipalities in the Vhembe District Municipality, has been arrested for alleged assault.
Police Spokesperson, Motlafela Mojapelo says the suspect allegedly assaulted a 25-year-old man at a liquor outlet.
He says the victim was treated for minor injuries in hospital.
Mojapelo says the suspect allegedly assaulted the victim with fists and beer bottles on Saturday. It’s alleged that the two had an argument before the incident.
Mojapelo says the suspect handed himself over to police and he was subsequently arrested. He says the suspect is expected to appear before court soon.
