UMkhonto WeSizwe Party (MKP) member and former student activist Bonginkosi Khanyile was arrested on Tuesday after failing to appear in court for his July 2021 unrest trial.
Bonginkosi Khanyile Speaks from Jail
In a video recorded from jail, Khanyile addressed his supporters, reaffirming his stance on the violent unrest that claimed 354 lives nearly four years ago.
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“I’m speaking to you just after the court provisionally canceled my bail. My lawyers have seen me, and they will continue with my case,” he said.
Khanyile also thanked MKP members, his friends, and former President Jacob Zuma for providing him with legal support.
“We were fighting against Zuma’s unjust treatment. No jail, fearmongering, sentence, or canceled bail will make me shift from what I stood for,” he added.
Court Proceedings and Arrest
KwaZulu-Natal National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara confirmed that Khanyile failed to appear when his trial was set to begin on Monday, March 4, 2025. His lawyer withdrew from the case, citing no knowledge of his whereabouts.
As a result, the court issued a warrant of arrest and provisionally terminated his bail, which will be officially forfeited on March 17, 2025.
Khanyile was arrested on Tuesday morning and appeared in court later that day. He remains in custody, with a bail inquiry set for March 5.
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