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South Africa: WhatsApp, Terror and Zondo - July 2021 Unrest Accused Finally Face Trial

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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.

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Trial of 62 accused in July 2021 unrest stalls after attorneys withdraw

More than 350 people were killed during the July 2021 riots in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, triggered by the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma.

17 hours ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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South Africa: 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.

2 days ago·Washington, United States

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allAfrica broke the news in Washington, United States 2 days ago on Monday, July 20, 2026.

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