Staff Reporter
The case against 62 alleged instigators charged in connection with the July 2021 riots in various parts of KwaZulu-Natal returned to the Durban High Court on Monday, where the matter was certified trial-ready and allocated two trial periods starting in July 2026.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority in the province, hearings are set for 20 July up to and including 21 August; and from 24 August up to and including 18 September 2026.
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The accused face charges of conspiracy to commit public violence, incitement to commit public violence, terrorism, sedition, and conspiracy to commit murder.
The violence started in KwaZulu-Natal on 9 July, less than 24 hours after former president Jacob Zuma was imprisoned on contempt of court charges for refusal to appear before the Zondo Commission.
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