State opposing bail for jailed Diepsloot community leaders

JOHANNESBURG - Diepsloot residents will meet on Tuesday morning to decide a way forward.

It follows Monda's court case where three protest leaders were remanded in custody.

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Lifa Nkala, Loyiso Toyiya and Jack Hlongwane were organising protests against high crime rates.

They were arrested for public violence and made their first appearance on Monday.

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They now also face charges of intimidation and damage to essential infrastructure.

The case was postponed to allow investigators to collect further information.

They will return to court on Wednesday.