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Pastor Mboro, 3 others arrested after machete incident at Katlehong school

Pastor Paseka 'Mboro' Motsoeneng arrived at the Matshidiso Primary School on Monday and forcefully removed his grandchildren after their father was denied permission to take them home.

Pastor Mboro, 3 others arrested after machete incident at Katlehong school

FILE: Pastor 'Mboro' outside the Alleluia International Ministries on 28 February 2019. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng police commissioner said that controversial pastor, Paseka "Mboro" Motsoeneng has been arrested after brandishing a machete and threatening teachers at a school in Katlegong.

Motsoeneng arrived at the Matshidiso Primary School on Monday and forcefully removed his grandchildren after their father was denied permission to take them home.

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Police said that two other armed men who were with the pastor were also arrested.
 
Speaking on the Clement Manyathela Show, Commissioner Thomi Mthombeni said that the suspects faced charges of intimidation, assault and malicious damage to property among others.

"This matter has been brought to the attention of the police and we indeed responded and ultimately we dealt with the matter. As for now, four people, who have since been arrested, are in custody."