The Limpopo SAPS have confirmed that 11 suspects were arrested and are facing charges of arson, malicious damage to property, assault and attempted murder.
It follows incidents at Muila Kwaaidraai last Saturday in which four vehicles and a house were set alight by members of the community. According to the police, they expect that more suspects will be arrested in due course.
The suspects appeared in the Tshitale Magistrate court on Tuesday and the case was postponed to 13 February for bail applications. They are still in custody.
It was reported that community members of Muila Kwaaidraai, who are at loggerheads with senior traditional leader, George Muila over the mining issues, have set alight a house and four vehicles at Muila last Saturday morning.
The community members apparently accuse the traditional leaders for enriching himself and to benefit alone from the mining company (Nkgapu Mineral Resources) who are operating at the area.