South Africa: NPA Withdraws Charges Against DA Members Arrested Prior to Sona

press release

Today I and three co-accused appeared in the Cape Town Magistrates Court,following our arrest prior to the State of the Nation address on 12 February.

Just hours before SONA, riot police used water cannons, batons and shields to forcefully remove and arrest peaceful DA spectators to a state event.

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