Construction Workers Discover Human Remains in Tembisa Building Burnt During 2021 July Unrest

• Human remains were discovered at a retail store by construction workers at a building in Tembisa, Gauteng
• Construction in the building had to be put on hold following the discovery to allow for a thorough search
• At least 354 people were killed during the unrest with some families still searching for missing loved ones

TEMBISA - Construction workers at a building site made a gruesome discovery at one of the retailers affected by the 2021 July unrest.

Human remains were found at the site leading to many believing the body could be a victim of the riots. Construction in the area had to be put on hold following the discovery to allow for a thorough search.

According to News24, at least 354 people were killed during the unrest. Some families are still searching for their loved ones who went missing at the time.

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Among those loved ones is Caiphus Moremi whose wife disappeared during the unrest. Speaking to eNCA, he said she left home to go to Tembisa Plaza and has not been seen since.

The Tembisa Plaza caught alight during the unrest with some bodies trapped inside. Police will investigate the discovery.

Alleged July unrest instigator Ngizwe Mchunu cries in court after hearing his case was postponed again

Briefly News also reported that Ngizwe Mchunu, one of the alleged July unrest instigators, made an emotional plea in court at the Randburg Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, 12 October. The former Ukhozi FM presenter was dressed in traditional isiZulu attire and was supported by many who filled the court pews.

Mchunu supporters were also dressed in traditional attire, burnt traditional incense impepho and sprinkled a traditional herb for protection. A teary-eyed Mchunu told the court how frustrated he felt about his case being constantly postponed. He also alleged that the many postponements are due to political interference, reports News24.

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Mchunu, who is based in KwaZulu-Natal, explained that he might not be able to make it to court. He added that he still doesn't understand the case against him because, during the unrest, all he did was show support for former President Jacob Zuma.

Source: Briefly News