Diepsloot residents have vowed to return to the streets should their leaders not be released.
The state opposed bail for Lifa Nkala, Loyiso Toyiya, and Jack Hlongwane who all face public violence charges for last week's protests in the area. They now face additional charges of intimidation and destruction of essential infrastructure.
Residents insist their arrests are politically motivated eNCA's Manqoba Mchunu has more.It follows Monda's court case where three protest leaders were remanded in custody.Lifa Nkala, Loyiso Toyiya and Jack Hlongwane were organising protests against high crime rates.They now also face charges of intimidation and damage to essential infrastructure.They will return to court on Wednesday.
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