'I am innocent': Alleged instigator of July 2021 unrest says charges against him are 'rubbish' | News24

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Controversial figure Ngizwe Mchunu has criticised the National Prosecuting Authority, Police Minister Bheki Cele, and President Cyril Ramaphosa. | ntwaagae

PHOTO: Ntwaagae Seleka/News24Mchunu also accused the NPA of delaying his trial.Controversial figure , who was arrested for allegedly instigating the July 2021 unrest, has described the charges against him as"rubbish".

Mchunu lashed out at the National Prosecuting Authority and Police Minister Bheki Cele, claiming that the charges against him were fabricated and politically orchestrated.He insulted Cele, accused the NPA of applying delaying tactics in his criminal case, and even hit out at President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Mchunu was addressing his supporters outside the Randburg Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, after he made a brief appearance. "My case is delayed because their star witness was absent in court. He is testifying in another matter in the High Court. When did they know that the witness would testify in the High Court?

Ngizwe Mchunu and Bonginkosi Khanyile chatting inside the Randburg Magistrate's Court. Mchunu is expected to appear alone for allegedly instigating the July 2021 unrest

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