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Alleged instigators of July 2021 public violence appeared in court – NPA

Matter was adjourned to January 2024, for accused to make their first appearance in High Court

Alleged instigators of July 2021 public violence appeared in court

17 November 2023

The 65 alleged instigators charged in connection with the unrest and public violence that occurred in July 2021, in various parts of KwaZulu-Natal returned to the Durban Magistrates' Court today, where they were served with indictments. In addition to the charges of conspiracy to commit public violence and incitement to commit public violence; the state has added charges of terrorism, sedition, and conspiracy to commit murder.

The matter was adjourned to 30 January 2024, for the accused to make their first appearance in the Durban High Court, and their bail was extended till the next appearance.

Issued by Natasha Ramkisson-Kara, NPA Regional Spokesperson, KZN Division, 17 November 2023