July unrest: Charges withdrawn against seven of the 19 instigators | News24

Criminal charges against seven of the 19 alleged instigators of the deadly July unrest have so far either been withdrawn or had their cases struck off the court roll. | JasonFelix

Criminal charges against seven of the 19 alleged instigators of the deadly July unrest have so far either been withdrawn or had their cases struck off the court roll.

Last month, the government's Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster said the Hawks arrested eight people, while 11 were arrested by a special task team. But now, a month later, Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola revealed that five cases were withdrawn and two struck off the roll.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.

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