Three Ethiopian nationals to apply for bail after violent protest
Three Ethiopian nationals who were arrested during recent violent protests are to bring a formal bail application in the Durban Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Kebede Basore, Genchew Perakaso and Wadaje Girma are facing charges of attempted murder and public violence , in connection with an attack on a South African national on the 8th of October .
VISUALS | Three Ethiopian foreign nationals made a brief appearance at the Durban magistrate court for bail application.
They are charged with attempted murder of Mzolisi Notshweleka and public violence, the incident took place at a shop on West Street.
For more visit https://t.co/4v5Vy3dqfi Credit: Mlondi Radebe — SABC News (@SABCNews) October 19, 2026 Both Mzobanzi Notshelekwa’s legs were broken when he was allegedly beaten with sticks, stones and a bushknife.
The attack allegedly took place in the Durban CBD when demonstrators were returning from a march against illegal migrants.
The state is opposing the bail application.
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