This archive report was first published on 19 December 2019.
Published on December 19, 2019, Makongeni youths have accused local politicians of grabbing a social hall, sparking a confrontation with a contractor.
The youths claim that the politicians have taken over the social hall, which has left the community without a vital community space.
According to eyewitnesses, the confrontation between the youths and the contractor turned violent, with the youths allegedly roughing up the contractor.
The incident has raised concerns about the role of local politicians in the community and their alleged involvement in land grabbing.
