July 2021 unrest case postponed to end of August

The case against 62 alleged instigators of the July 2021 unrest has been postponed to the 31st of this month in the Durban High Court.

This is to allow Legal Aid representation for five of the accused to be finalised.

JUNE 30 PROTESTS | Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says authorities have deployed extensive resources and are working closely with marchers to ensure the ‘July 2021’ unrest is not repeated. pic.twitter.com/MQ6qkBEhKE — SABC News (@SABCNews) June 30, 2026 This marks the third court appearance for the group since July 20 , when the trial was originally scheduled to begin.

The accused face several charges including incitement to commit public violence, terrorism and conspiracy to commit murder.

The violent unrest erupted across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng following the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma for contempt of court.

WATCH | The trial of 62 alleged instigators of the July 2021 unrest is set to start at the Durban High Court tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/LEFwITxmv7 — SABC News (@SABCNews) July 19, 2026 The violence left 354 people dead and caused damages estimated at R50-billion .

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