DURBAN: Bongkinkosi Khanyile, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) student accused of using a slingshot during the recent #FeesMustFall protests, looks set to spend the festive season behind bars.
That is unless a December 14 appeal persuades a Durban High Court judge that magistrate Jackie Jonck erred in denying the 26 year old bail.
On Tuesday, Jonck adjourned proceedings against the student to January 19.
Khanyile, who was arrested during running battles with police on September 27, has been charged with incitement to commit public violence, illegal gathering, possession of explosives and dangerous weapons, obstructing traffic and causing a nuisance on public roads.
He also faces a charge of trespassing in a separate case, which was also adjourned to January 19.
Student leader Gazuzu Nduli said that a court date of December 14 had been obtained in the High Court where EFF advocate Thembeka Ngcukaitobi would argue for Khanyile to be granted bail.
Meanwhile, police in Johannesburg have appealed to the public for help in arresting a man who shot University of Johannesburg student Elizo Baloyi, 21, at an off-campus residence in in Rissik Street, al Johannesburg, on November 5.
Initial reports suggested that the man who opened fire was a security guard.
Police yesterday requested the public to help trace the suspect, named as 23-year-old Philani Ndumiso Mabaso. He is thought to be in KwaZulu-Natal.
Contact Warrant Officer Rathiteng Selate at 082 776 8820 or 011 497 7269.