More arrests made in connection with violent protests and looting

• The Hawks have worked in cooperation with other law enforcement bodies and arrested two more suspects linked to the violent protests
• A 35-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman were arrested for allegedly inciting violence in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng respectively
• The 36-year-old had a large social media following, he used the popular platform Twitter to post in support of former president Jacob Zuma

The Hawks have arrested a 35-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman in connection to the recent violent protests that swept across South Africa.

Authorities worked together in a joint operation to make the arrests. The 35-year-old was arrested in KwaZulu-Natal. He had allegedly promoted unrest in Pietermaritzburg which resulted in violent looting at the Brookside Mall. In the subsequent chaos, the entire shopping centre was destroyed.

The 36-year-old was arrested in Gauteng. She used the social media handle Sphithiphithi Evaluator (@_African Soil). She had 59 900 followers according to SABC News.

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An alleged instigator of the recent riots who was the face of the #FeesMustFall movement that made waves across Universities in South Africa in recent years has appeared in court.

Bonginkosi Khanyile, 31, cut a confident figure in the Durban Magistrate's Court on Thursday, maintaining that his detention will not hinder his fight for former president Jacob Zuma to be released.

Briefly News understands that Khanyile Khanyile faces five charges, two each for illegal gathering and not wearing a mask, and one for incitement to commit violence.

His appearance in court was for a formal bail application, according to SABC News. As part of the proceedings, the court poured over videos showing Khanyile addressing people on separate occasions.

Source: Briefly News