This follows a commotion between disgruntled protesters and members of the SAPS following the court appearance of two suspected murderers, Sekwetje Mahlamba (32) and Sekola Matlaletsa (44).

Mahlamba and Matlaletsa made their first court appearance in the Senekal Magistrate's Court on a charge of murder after Brendin Horner was murdered on Thursday on a farm at Paul Roux close to Bethlehem. 

Earlier today the police had fired two shots in an attempt to disperse the protestors who overturned the police van. Scores of residents stood outside the Magistrate's Court premises in disbelief as the vehicle caught fire. 

Videographer: Lucky Nkuyane

Meanwhile, police spokesperson, Motantsi Makhele, tells OFM News the situation is tense but under control and further confirms that two shots were fired while no-one was injured.

Eyewitnesses earlier told OFM News that protesters gained entrance inside the court in search of the suspects who allegedly killed the 21-year-old farm manager. Meanwhile, Police spokesperson, Motantsi Makhele, tells OFM News that thus far the situation is tense but under control and further confirms that two shots were fired but no one was injured.

Furthermore, according to the two eyewitnesses who had a full glimpse of the scene, the protesters earlier - after gaining entrance inside the court - managed to push the police out of the court premises. 

Two firefighters were seen trying to extinguish the fire. OFM News previously reported that Horner's body was found at an open space on the farm injuries to his head and face, tied to a pole with a rope around his neck.

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