Three suspected instigators of violence, looting to appear in court
Two suspects have been arrested on Gauteng’s West Rand on suspicion of creating and circulating inflammatory messages with the potential of inciting violence.
These arrests relate to the unrest, violent protests, large scale looting and destruction of property and infrastructure that gripped South Africa last week.
The unrest erupted in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
Police spokesperson Mathapelo Peters says the third suspect was arrested on the East Rand.
“They are expected to appear on Monday before the Randfontein and Westonaria Courts respectively. A third suspect, a 21-year old woman was arrested in Duduza in Ekurhuleni District on Saturday on similar allegations. She is expected to appear before the Nigel Magistrate Court on Tuesday.”
Meanwhile, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJOINTS) has also embarked on an operation to recover stolen and looted properties.
“By this morning (Sunday) a total of 3 407 suspects had been arrested on various charges since the violence erupted over a week ago, with only one suspect granted bail, 1 122 expected to appear in different courts in the two most affected provinces, and the remaining dockets under investigation,” adds Peters.
In KwaZulu-Natal, 92 suspects have been arrested over the weekend for being in possession of the stolen property.
