JOHANNESBURG - Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says Bonginkosi Khanyile’s five-month detention shows how the African National Congress (ANC)-led government is using apartheid tactics to suppress Fees Must Fall activism.
Khanyile will be released on bail of R250 after his previous attempts to be set free were denied three times.
The conditions for his release include that he refrain from obstructing police if and when they’re on campus.
The State entered into an agreement with the activist’s lawyers after failing to argue why he should still be imprisoned.
“Fellow fighters, Bonginkosi is going home today,” Malema announced.
He says the Supreme Court of Appeal had earlier suggested that Khanyile's matter be settled between the two parties, but when they approached the prosecuting authority they couldn’t agree.
“We went to the NPA and said let’s talk. The NPA refused to talk to us and declined the offer which was made by the Supreme Court of Appeal. That is arrogance.”
The EFF leader has described Wednesday’s ruling as another victory and he’s urged Fees Must Fall activists to continue with their fight for free education.
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