WHEELS OF JUSTICE: WhatsApp, terror and Zondo — July 2021 unrest accused finally face trial

Nearly five years after South Africa’s deadliest unrest in the democratic era, 62 accused are due in the KZN High Court to face terrorism, sedition and insurrection-related charges.

Prosecutors allege three WhatsApp groups coordinated the violence that left 354 people dead and sought to force Jacob Zuma’s release. ...