The case of the instigator of the July riots was postponed to November
The group is accused of inciting public violence related to last year’s mass looting.
Two of the 20 people arrested on Thursday on charges of inciting riots in July 2021 appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on August 12, 2022. Photo: Nhlanhla Mabaso/Eyewitness News
DURBAN – The case of 37 accused instigators of the July riots who appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Friday has now been adjourned to November 2022.
The group is accused of inciting public violence related to last year’s mass looting.
There were 35 defendants in court at a preliminary appearance, but two more were added on Friday, bringing the total to 37.
The state adjourned the case for further investigation.
[WATCH] The accused make their way to the court. #JulyUnrest pic.twitter.com/EHfRHaX2Qk
EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) August 26, 2022
