Police in Coligny corrupt, says Sanco

South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) provincial secretary Packet Seaketso says the organisation has pledge solidarity with the residents of Coligny and family of slain teenager Matlhomola Moshoeu.

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We represent the voiceless people and the community of Coligny.

— Packet Seaketso, North West Provincial Secretary at Sanco

Sanco is disappointed with the court's decision to grant bail to two men accused of killing 16-year-old Moshoeu and alleges that the police station in Coligny are corrupt.

There's an issue of bribery at police station of Coligny. Most of the police in Coligny are highly corrupt and implicated in the whole saga.

— Packet Seaketso, North West Provincial Secretary at Sanco

VIDEO: Third house in Coligny burned by protesters

Seaketso says residents are highly exposed to racism by white farmers in the North West community.

Whites are still treating blacks as baboons... It's an indication for disrespect for human life.

— Packet Seaketso, North West Provincial Secretary at Sanco

He says Sanco led a march in Coligny with supporters of various political parties and plan to lodge a court appeal to review the granting of bail.

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