Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – 30 January 2025
A 42-year-old suspect is set to appear before the Durban Magistrate’s Court today on charges under the Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities Act (POCDATARA) and incitement to commit violence.
The suspect handed herself over to authorities at Durban Central Police Station this morning, where she was arrested and processed. Her arrest follows a meticulous investigation by the Durban Crimes Against the State unit of the Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit. The probe relates to the 2021 unrest, which brought parts of South Africa to a standstill.
69 Arrests and One Conviction So Far
Authorities have been intensifying investigations into individuals linked to violent unrest and economic sabotage. To date, the prosecution-led investigation has resulted in 69 arrests and one conviction.
DPCI: No One is Above the Law
The National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), Lieutenant General (Dr/Adv) Lebeya, reaffirmed law enforcement’s commitment to holding those responsible for national priority offences accountable:
“It will be clear by now that the DPCI shall continue to secure in court, the attendance of anyone against whom sufficient evidence of committing national priority offences is obtained, without fear, favour or prejudice.”
As the case unfolds, more details about the suspect’s alleged involvement in the unrest are expected to emerge.
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