Seven people in court for murders in recent unrest

Eight people have been arrested in connection with the killings that allegedly took place in Phoenix during the recent looting and unrest that took place in KwaZulu-Nata and Gauteng.

According to police Seven suspects are expected to appear in the Verulam Magistrate’s Court, north of Durban on Monday. One of the suspects has already appeared in court and his case has been remanded to August 16.

Police spokesperson Colonel Brenda Muri-dili says the seven also face a number of other charges.

by Lizeka Tsotetsi