By Sihle Mavuso
The Durban Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to two of the three leaders linked to the violent protests in the city, imposing strict conditions amid state concerns that they could continue inciting violence if released.
Siphelele “MaGolide” Shinga and Malizo Dzanibe were each granted R1,000 bail on Monday after the State opposed their release.
The pair were arrested on Saturday and charged with incitement that allegedly led to public violence and the looting of shops belonging to foreign nationals.
They made their first court appearance on Monday.
After lengthy proceedings, Magistrate Sicelo Zuma granted them bail on condition that they do not participate in violent protests or intimidate government officials and foreign nationals.
The State initially sought an order barring Shinga from going within 500 metres of any Home Affairs office in the country.
However, his lawyer argued that the restriction would be unfair because Shinga is
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