“The charges relate to the incidences of looting and public violence that occurred in KwaZulu-Natal in mid-July, in particular, the burning of the Brookside Mall.”
According to Natasha Kara, from the National Prosecuting Authority , the suspect made his first appearance in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.“These include inciting public violence and inciting arson.
Kara said the appearance was held in camera due to an identity parade which was yet to be conducted.Meanwhile, the bail application of Fees Must Fall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile will continue in the Durban Magistrate’s Court today.The NPA confirmed the 31-year-old also faces a charge of the Contravention of the Disaster Management Act.
The State alleges that between July 8 to July 11, at or near Warwick Avenue in Durban, Khanyile unlawfully and intentionally incited, instigated, commanded or procured people unknown to the State to commit public violence.
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