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Four people have been arrested following a violent altercation between controversial religious leader Paseka "Pastor Mboro" Motsoeneng and staff at Matsediso Primary School in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni in Gauteng, police said on Tuesday.
News24 understands that Motsoeneng is among those arrested, although police would not confirm this before the suspects appear in court.
News24 was further told that weapons used in the attack, which according to a viral video include two machetes and an assault rifle, have been seized by police.
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Police spokesperson Colonel Noxolo Kweza confirmed that four men had been arrested and said more details would follow.
More to follow.
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