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Police Officer Charged in July 2021 Unrest | Johannesburg News
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Sixty-two accused, including suspended police officer Sergeant Menzi Blose, face charges of terrorism and insurrection in the July 2021 unrest that left over 350 dead and billions in damage. Prosecutors allege a coordinated, multi-sector conspiracy fueled by political anger, while the trial’s start is delayed until July 27, 2026, as defendants await legal representation. This landmark case probes how law and order can be undermined from within—and whether the chaos was truly spontaneous or meticulously planned.
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