Ngizwe Mchunu Withdraws Case Against EFF Supporters Accused of Stealing Sound Equipment, SA Asks Why
- Ngizwe Mchunu has made a decision regarding the charges opened against Economic Freedom Fighters supporters
- Charges were laid following a violent clash between Mchunu's group and EFF members in Inanda on 18 September
- South Africans weighed in on Mchunu's decision, with many speculating why he changed his mind suddenly
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Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He worked as a newspaper journalist for 10 years before transitioning to online.
KWAZULU-NATAL — Ngizwe Mchunu has withdrawn charges against Economic Freedom Fighters supporters who had been accused of possessing sound equipment allegedly taken from his stage during a heritage event in Inanda, north of Durban.
Mchunu made the announcement on Monday, 21 September 2026, while speaking to the media outside the Ntuzuma Magistrate's Court, where the accused EFF supporters were appearing on charges related to stolen goods.
The case arose from a confrontation on Friday, 18 September 2026, when supporters from both camps clashed at Bhambayi Sports Ground in Inanda's Dube Village area. Arguments between the two groups escalated into physical confrontations.
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Firearms and knives were reportedly visible on both sides. Mchunu's camp alleged that some of his members were nearly stabbed and that his vehicle was struck during the altercation. He also claimed a bodyguard discharged an AK-47 in self-defence after the group was provoked. Police eventually arrived and separated the parties, allowing Mchunu's event to proceed.
The EFF also opened a case against Mchunu following the confrontation.
Why did Mchunu drop the case?
Addressing the media at court, Mchunu said he saw little value in continuing to pursue the matter.
He noted that the accused were young people and expressed concern that senior EFF figures had not appeared in court to stand by them, suggesting the accused may have been used by others with more influence.
Mchunu added that, with so many serious challenges facing the country, pressing ahead with the case did not seem necessary.
Social media users reacted with scepticism to the withdrawal
Bishop Ndenzel wrote:
"But why? It would've been nice to see the case through."
Jannie Muller said:
"He was threatened by them."
Lindani Zulu wrote:
"They paid him obviously. Ngizwe's language is money."
Mayaya Jiba echoed that sentiment:
"Withdraw case then withdraw cash..."
Thibos simply said:
"Brown envelope."
Mchunu apologises to Julius Malema
Briefly News reported that Ngizwe Mchunu released a statement regarding Julius Malema and the comments he made about the EFF leader.
The activist and media personality has made several defamatory remarks about the Commander-in-Chief of the Red Berets.
South Africans weighed in on Mchunu's apology on social media, sharing varied reactions to his statement, considering his previous stance.
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