Hawks arrest 20 alleged July unrest instigators
Remains of a building destroyed in Isipongo during the unrest, 20 July 2021, KwaZulu-Natal. Photo: citizen.co.za/Jacques Nelles
The 20 arrested suspects are expected to appear in the Durban Central Magistrate’s Court on Friday on charges ranging from conspiracy to commit public violence, incitement to commit public violence and incitement to commit arson.The upheaval left South Africa in chaos as riots spread throughout KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng after former president Jacob Zuma was imprisoned.
Focusing on Phoenix – an area of KZN that saw high levels of violence, often between neighbours – 164 cases had been investigated, leading to 69 being arrested.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2021 July unrest | 20 alleged instigators arrestedTwenty alleged instigators of the July unrest in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal have been arrested following a joint law enforcement operation.
Read more »
BREAKING NEWS LIVE | Hawks arrest 20 alleged July unrest instigators | News24News24 brings you all the latest news alerts from across South Africa.
Read more »
Unrest arrests: 20 alleged instigators arrested in SIX provinces on ThursdayUnrest arrests: 20 alleged instigators arrested in SIX provinces on Thursday All 20 suspects will appear before the Durban Central Magistrate’s Court on Friday on incitement of violence and arson charges, said the Hawks.
Read more »
20-year-old student shares how she turned hobby of making charcuterie boards into 6 figure business | BusinessinsiderEmmy Rener, founder of Sophisticated Spreads, told Insider she charges up to $25,000 (around R413,000) and delivers to celebrities like Sofia Vergara.
Read more »
A year after Taliban's return, some women fight for lost freedomsMonesa Mubarez is not going to give up the rights she and other Afghan women won during 20 years of Western-backed rule easily.
Read more »
Motor-sector bosses offer Numsa inflation-based pay increasesEmployers have offered a multiterm wage agreement for increases of up to 6.2%, but Numsa wants a one-year 20% increase
Read more »