Mark Trollip and Johan Prinsloo are the only two of the four accused who are currently in prison.
Martin Keevy is currently undergoing a 30-day evaluation at the Free State Psychiatric Complex for observation and Boonzaaier was released on R80 000 bail in January.
According to the lead investigator, Francoise Laux, Trollip and Boonzaaier feel that the investigations are taking too long and they want things to he wrapped up as soon as possible.
The Free State Department of correctional Services’ spokesman Puleng Mokhoane confirmed that the department has received notice of their intention to go on a hunger strike and will monitor them closely.
A source close to the accused confirmed that they have prepared themselves very well for this hunger strike.
The four right-wingers will be back in court on August 23.
Read more about the case at: https://www.citizen.co.za/springs-advertiser/?p=17360 or https://www.citizen.co.za/springs-advertiser/?p=9519
illogical – why the police institute an arrest then investigate later.
illogical – why the court deny the two businessmen with fixed physical addresses and properties bail whilst unsure as to when the police will complete the investigations.
logical – opcat and correctional services act allow inmates to embark on hungerstrike.