Wandile Nsibande granted R1,000 bail in Durban unrest case, then re-arrested

The Durban Magistrate’s Court granted Wandile Nsibande R1,000 bail with conditions, but correctional services officials re-arrested him shortly after his release over an alleged parole violation.

The Durban Magistrate’s Court granted Wandile Nsibande R1,000 bail with conditions, but correctional services officials re-arrested him shortly after his release over an alleged parole violation.

March and March movement member Wandile Nsibande has been granted R1 000 bail by Durban Magistrate Sicelo Zuma, despite the State opposing his release on public safety grounds, his previous conviction, and alleged breaches of parole conditions.

March and March member Wandile Nsibande has denied resisting arrest and told the Durban Magistrate’s Court he would not interfere with police investigations if granted bail.

An investigating officer has detailed March and March movement member Wandile Nsibande’s criminal history and alleged conduct during a protest as the State argues against his release on bail in the Durban Magistrate’s Court.

March and March member Wandile Nsibande denied resisting arrest and asked the Durban Magistrate’s Court for R1,000 bail. The State opposed his release, citing concerns about public safety, possible interference with investigations and his parole status.

March and March member Wandile Nsibande, who was allegedly at the forefront of last weekend’s violence in Durban, has indicated that he will plead not guilty to charges against him, describing the allegations as malicious.