Pastor Paseka Motsoeneng, commonly known as Pastor Mboro, has been arrested along with three associates following a violent incident at Matshidiso Primary School in Katlehong. The arrest stems from an altercation that occurred when Mboro and his group forcibly removed his two grandchildren from the school.
On Monday, disturbing videos surfaced showing Mboro wielding a panga, while one of his companions appeared to carry a rifle. The footage depicts Mboro aggressively confronting school staff and those filming the altercation. The violent scene drew significant attention and led to a police response.
Police spokesperson Colonel Noxolo Kweza confirmed the arrest of four individuals involved in the incident. “The four were arrested last night and will appear in the Palm Ridge court in due course,” Kweza stated. The charges against them include assault, handling a firearm recklessly, rendering security services without registration, malicious damage to property, and intimidation. A replica firearm and the panga were seized during the arrest.
The situation escalated further when one of the arrested men allegedly assaulted the station commander at the Katlehong North police station amid a crowd demanding action against Mboro. The possibility of additional arrests as the investigation continues has not been ruled out.
In response to the incident, Gauteng education spokesperson Steve Mabona indicated that the primary school’s classes would likely be suspended for the day. He emphasized the need to address the trauma experienced by the students. “I don’t think the curriculum will be delivered today. The priority is the well-being of the young ones. They are traumatized after such an incident,” Mabona said.
Authorities are also working with the Department of Social Development and police to locate the two children involved. They are currently reported to be at the home of one of the men arrested. Mabona stressed the importance of ensuring the children receive appropriate support and care, given their recent loss of their mother in April. The incident has raised significant concern over school safety and the well-being of the affected children, highlighting the need for effective support and intervention in the aftermath of such traumatic events.
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