PRETORIA – As the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the July unrest in 2021, a total of 59 alleged instigators have been arrested including the five that were arrested on 13 October 2022.

Philani Maphumulo also known as Gundi (30), Samkelisiwe Gumede (33), Zamile Mlambo (41), Sithembile Mthembu (35) and Nelisiwe Ndlovu (32) appeared at the Durban Magistrates’ Court on the day of the arrest. They were charged with conspiracy to commit public violence and incitement to commit public violence.

The accused were granted R3000-00 bail each and they were warned to return to court on 30 November 2022.

Source: South African Police Service