The corruption trial is set to continue on 10 August in Pietermaritzburg.

Spokesperson for the foundation Mzwanele Manyi says police in this country have a history of provoking people.

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“We could say to the people out there if they demonstrate they must do so in the confines of the law, peacefully and also if police are going to be there, police in this country have a history of provoking people and we call on the police not to provoke them.”

Manyi says South African police should take note of police in other countries on how to manage big crowds.

“In England you get huge protests but not even a drop of blood is spilled, we are calling on the police of South Africa to learn from how the British police are managing big crowds. 

"Between now and then we are calling on police to make calls and get a crash course from the British police on how crowds are managed.”

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He further asked supports to follow Covid-19 laws, to not infringe on the rights of others and not damage property.

“The only thing is you must do it peacefully without infringing on rights of others, without damage to property and all of that. If that is done within the law and done within Covid regulations... if we do all of that, I think we shall all be home and dry once again.”