The man was a member of Operation Dudula and in March 2022 he sent out a voice note through WhatsApp saying they were going to chase all foreign nationals out of Durban.
The Durban Regional Court has sentenced Philani Ronnie Gumede , to a fine of R10 000 or three years imprisonment, half suspended for five years, for sending a voice note inciting violence against foreigners.
He was convicted of contravening Section 14 of the Cybercrime Act 19 of 2020, which entails disclosing data message that incites damage to property or violence. Gumede was a member of Operation Dudula and in March 2022, he sent out a voice note through WhatsApp, informing fellow members that there would be “thunder and storm in the Durban CBD”.He said that they were going to chase all foreign nationals out of Durban.
Natasha Ramkisson-Kara, spokesperson for KZN’s National Prosecuting Authority , said they were going to do this by entering businesses owned by foreign nationals, removing all the contents and using chains to lock up the premises.
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