THOUSANDS of residents of Makapanstad in the North West province gathered at a local police station on Wednesday demanding the release of 11 people who allegedly set alight the homes of two women accused by the community of practising witchcraft. The protesters submitted a memorandum to police asking for the women to be arrested for being involved in witchcraft, SABC radio news reported. Police have until Friday to respond to the demand, residents said. The 11 suspects will appear in court on Friday on two charges of arson.
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