The Hawks swooped on five suspects linked to the July 2021 unrest in KwaZulu-Natal this week.
The elite crime investigation directorate arrested Philani Maphumulo, also known as Gundi, 30; Samkelisiwe Gumede, 33; Zamile Mlambo, 41; Sithembile Mthembu, 35; and Nelisiwe Ndlovu, 32, on Thursday.
Hawks spokesperson Col Katlego Mogale said 59 alleged instigators have so far been arrested.“They were charged with conspiracy to commit public violence and incitement to commit public violence,” said Mogale.
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