PRETORIA – The case against Phineas Letsoalo was remanded to 18 August 2021 for a formal bail application following his appearance in the Bloemfontein Magistrates court today answering to charges relating to incitement to commit public violence.

Letsoalo was arrested on Monday, 09 August 2021 by the Hawks’ members of Crimes Against the State (CATS) Head Office and Free State assisted by Free State Provincial SAPS Crime Intelligence as well as Tactical Response Team.

In an intelligence led investigation, the team managed to trace one of the alleged instigators in the recent violent protests, looting of businesses and destruction of infrastructure, ensured the apprehension of the 40 years old Letsoalo. During the search on his body and his car, some exhibits were found.

Source: South African Police Service