Khanyile tells court that Zuma-Sambudla was a colleague and friend

Bonginkosi Khanyile in the dock.

Unrest instigator accused Bonginkosi Khanyile has told the Durban regional court that it wasn’t unusual for him to send messages to Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former president Jacob Zuma.

Khanyile is charged with incitement to violence and also for contravening COVID-19 regulations.

He was being cross-examined about messages and videos he shared with Zuma-Sambudla on the 10th of July 2021, a day after the unrest broke out in the province.

Khanyile told the court that Zuma-Sambudla was a colleague, friend and comrade and that they had often discussed events in South Africa.

Zuma-Sambudla herself is facing charges at the Durban High Court of incitement to commit terrorism

Comrade Bonginkosi Khanyile is appearing in court for the second day, continuing his testimony in a case linked to the July 21 unrest. pic.twitter.com/F9MzJXl92l

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