The incitement case of Patriotic Alliance firebrand and former #FeesMustFall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile was on Friday provisionally adjourned in the Durban magistrate's court to September 16 for plea and further trial dates.
Khanyile faces a charge of incitement to commit violence as well as charges of contravention of the Disaster Management Act, relating to the acts of looting and violence that took place in KwaZulu-Natal in July last year.
The National Prosecuting Authority said the matter had been set down for trial from August 15 to August 26.
NPA spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara said while the state was ready to proceed with the trial on August 15, the defence asked for a postponement, advising that Khanyile wanted to brief counsel.
“Today, the state again maintained its readiness to proceed to trial and had secured witnesses to this effect.
“However, the defence asked for a another adjournment, for the newly appointed counsel to take further instructions from Khanyile and to advise on available dates for trial,” she said
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Incitement case against Bonginkosi Khanyile postponed as defence not ready
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The incitement case of Patriotic Alliance firebrand and former #FeesMustFall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile was on Friday provisionally adjourned in the Durban magistrate's court to September 16 for plea and further trial dates.
Khanyile faces a charge of incitement to commit violence as well as charges of contravention of the Disaster Management Act, relating to the acts of looting and violence that took place in KwaZulu-Natal in July last year.
The National Prosecuting Authority said the matter had been set down for trial from August 15 to August 26.
NPA spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara said while the state was ready to proceed with the trial on August 15, the defence asked for a postponement, advising that Khanyile wanted to brief counsel.
“Today, the state again maintained its readiness to proceed to trial and had secured witnesses to this effect.
“However, the defence asked for a another adjournment, for the newly appointed counsel to take further instructions from Khanyile and to advise on available dates for trial,” she said
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