A warrant of arrest has been issued for one of the alleged instigators of the July unrest, Bonginkosi Khanyile, after he failed to appear in the Durban magistrate's court on Monday.
Alleged unrest instigator Bonginkosi Khanyile failed to appear in the Durban magistrate's court on Monday. His family says he is in hospital with 'severe flu symptoms'. File photo.A warrant of arrest has been issued for one of the alleged instigators of the July unrest, Bonginkosi Khanyile, after he failed to appear in the Durban magistrate's court on Monday, with his family citing “severe flu symptoms”.
In a statement on Monday afternoon, a spokesperson for the Khanyile family, Philani Nduli, said the 31-year-oldKhanyile is facing charges of inciting public violence, holding an illegal gathering and not wearing a face mask in public during unrest and looting in Durban in July. “Bonginkosi Khanyile is in hospital after waking up with severe flu symptoms. This is the reason he couldn't attend court today as he's getting medical attention,” his family said.
“We are aware of the warrant of arrest issued by the court, which is a normal procedure if an accused person fails to appear before court. A warrant of arrest is issued up until the accused gives a valid reason, including proof of why he or she could not attend court on the said date.” BREAKING NEWS: A warrant of arrest has been issued for 'Fees Must Fall' activist, Bonginkosi Khanyile. The arrest was issued after Khanyile failed to provide the court with an acceptable explanation for his absence in court.
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