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Masiphumelele residents gathered outside Simons Town Magistrates Court in support of community activist Lubabalo Vellem, who has been accused of murder after he allegedly assaulted a man in his community who later died of his injuries. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

Lubabalo vellem

Masiphumelele leader ordered to stay out of township

By Lauren Isaacs

Lubabalo Vellem was arrested in connection with vigilante attacks, sparking violent protests in the community.

  • Masiphumelele residents gathered outside Simons Town Magistrates Court in support of community activist Lubabalo Vellem, who has been accused of murder after he allegedly assaulted a man in his community who later died of his injuries. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Masiphumelele community leader back in court next year

    Lubababalo Vellem made his third appearance in the Simons Town Magistrates Court on Monday.

    2387 days ago
  • Masiphumelele residents gathered outside Simons Town Magistrates Court in support of community activist Lubabalo Vellem, who has been accused of murder after he allegedly assaulted a man in his community who later died of his injuries. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Alleged ring leader in Masiphumelele mob attacks granted bail

    Lubabalo Vellem has been charged with murder, attempted murder, assault and public violence.

    2388 days ago
  • Masiphumelele residents gathered outside Simon’s Town Magistrates Court in support of community activist Lubabalo Vellem. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Masiphumelele ‘on edge’ after activist case is postponed

    Community members, who were calling for Lubabalo Vellem to be released, say they won’t sleep tonight.

    2391 days ago
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