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TimesLIVE
19 hours ago
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
Khanyile tears into MKP adversaries after July 2021 unrest court hearing
Former MK Party youth leader Bonginkosi Khanyile tore into his adversaries in the party on Friday, accusing them of wanting him to be sent to prison. He addressed supporters outside the Durban magistrate's court where he appeared earlier. Khanyile is charged with incitement of public violence and contravention of the Disaster Management Act in connection with the July 2021 unrest. The unrest followed a Constitutional Court ruling sentencing former president Jacob Zuma to 15 months in prison for contempt of court. Among those who turned up at court on Friday was Zuma's daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. Without mentioning names, Khanyile referred to factions in the party which had resulted in a number of members being removed from senior positions. 'Those people who want Zuma to be arrested are the ones who hate that there are no charges against me. They are hiding themselves and don't want to entertain supporting me. There was no money and positions which is now prevalent in our organisation. 'I am sure most of you are not here because Bonginkosi wants to be hand-picked for a position. We are supporting what we stood for in July 2021 when we said it was wrong for the arrest of Zuma,' he said.
Eyewitness News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Alleged July unrest instigator Bonginkosi Khanyile due back in court
DURBAN - Alleged July 2021 unrest instigator, Bonginkosi Khanyile, is set to return to court for a pre-trial hearing on Friday. Khanyile is facing charges related to the 2021 riots, which rocked parts of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and Gauteng. Khanyile is accused of having influenced the public violence in parts of KZN. He is also charged with flouting COVID-19 lockdown regulations when he addressed scores of people in the Durban CBD. Khanyile called for the release of former President Jacob Zuma, who was in prison for contempt of court at the time. The state said he encouraged anarchy. On Friday, it is expected to be determined if the case is ready to go to trial.
