State unable to charge four arrested for N3 blockade

‘Insufficient’ evidence for economic sabotage charges

19 June 2022 - 00:00 By Orrin Singh and Suthentira Govender

Four men arrested for alleged involvement in the disruptive N3 truck blockade this week have walked away scot-free, the state unable to provide enough evidence to have charges of economic sabotage and obstructing a national route stick. ..

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