Suspect's livelihood hangs in the balance after East London security guard assault

One of the suspects arrested for assaulting a security guard in the Eastern Cape has suffered another setback after the company where he is believed to be a contractor revoked his access to their premises.

A group of men was captured on video kicking and beating a guard at Ebuhlanti Marina Glen, triggering widespread outrage on social media and calls for the perpetrators to be arrested.

Mining and renewable energy company Exxaro released a statement on its X page on Friday morning regarding the suspect.

"Exxaro Resources is aware of a circulating video depicting the recent assault of a security guard in East London. One of the alleged suspects in the video has been identified as an employee of one of our contractors, Baagi Technology. Exxaro Resources does not tolerate any behaviour that is contrary to our values, and the alleged suspect’s access to our company has been immediately revoked. In line with our code of conduct, Baagi Technology is attending to this matter with the urgency it deserves."

The company confirmed that the man has been identified as an employee of one of its contractors, Baagi Technology.

Exxaro said Baagi Technology is attending to the matter with the urgency it deserves.