'Terror group' in court over plans to bomb national keypoints, townships.
Harry Johannes Knoesen, 60, Riana Heymans, 54, and brothers Eric, 55, and Errol Abrams, 49, appeared briefly on charges of contravening the Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorism and Related Activities Act and harbouring a wanted suspect.
Hawks spokesperson Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi said the four would remain in custody until they return to court on January 21. "Their arrest follows investigations by the Hawks’ serious organised crime investigation [unit] and Crime Intelligence. Various firearms and 5,300 ammunition of different calibres, documents and other items were confiscated by the Criminal Record Centre for further probing," said Mulaudzi.Knoesen, who was arrested on Thursday, is a retired pastor and former SANDF member.
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