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South Africa police warn Macheso's fans
04 Aug 2012 at 06:44hrs | Views
South African police have warned Zimbabweans against unruly behaviour following riotous scenes at an Alick Macheso concert here recently.
"Entertainment must remain entertainment. No one has a right to victimise peace loving citizens," said Brigadier Lindela Mashigo.
Angry Zimbabweans who wanted free entry into the show hurled missiles at the doors and a number of fans were seriously injured when violence broke out.
The show had to be stopped for about 30 minutes. Show organiser, Siphiwe Sibiya of show-offs Promotions reprimanded revelers for misbehaving.
"The venue owners assured us that they had informed the police who were supposed to maintain a presence but that did not happen," said Sibiya.
She accused show goers of waiting until the show started before jostling to get into the venue.
"Entertainment must remain entertainment. No one has a right to victimise peace loving citizens," said Brigadier Lindela Mashigo.
Angry Zimbabweans who wanted free entry into the show hurled missiles at the doors and a number of fans were seriously injured when violence broke out.
"The venue owners assured us that they had informed the police who were supposed to maintain a presence but that did not happen," said Sibiya.
She accused show goers of waiting until the show started before jostling to get into the venue.
Source - zimeye
