# The Congress of the People has called for an urgent investigation by the South African Human Rights Commission and the Independent Police Investigative Directorate following police action against peaceful protesters in Lehurutshe, Zeerust, North West province. Officers fired rubber bullets at demonstrators, including elderly women, demanding access to safe water. The party vows to fight for justice and urges civil society to hold authorities accountable.
COPE condemns police brutality on protestors in Lehurutshe