Nhlanhla ‘Lux’ Dlamini to spend weekend behind bars
The leader of Operation Dudula Nhlanhla ‘Lux’ Dlamini will spend the weekend behind bars following his arrest on charges of housebreaking, theft and malicious damage to property.
His legal counsel is expected to bring a bail application at the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
Lux was arrested on Thursday night.
His arrest comes after the controversial group allegedly assaulted and broke into the home of Dobsonville resident Victor Ramerafe.
Ramerafe has been accused by the community of dealing in drugs.
Operational Dudula secretary-general Zandile Dabula says the group will be back at court on Monday in support of Dlamini.
#Nhlanhla #NhlanhlaLux JUST IN: Nhlanhla Lux will remain behind bars.
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) March 25, 2022
Dabula elaborates. pic.twitter.com/l5CeNVn3rp
Dlamini’s legal representative Ike Khumalo spoke to the media outside court and said additional charges may be brought against his client.
He also accused the EFF of pressuring Ramerafe to opening the case against Dlamini.
#Nhlanhla #NhlanhlaLux’s legal rep Ike Khumalo says he does not believe that charges brought against Lux will “stand”.
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) March 25, 2022
Khumalo says the complainant (Victor Ramerafe) may have been put under duress by the EFF. pic.twitter.com/4op0Kz8dfk
Scores of Operation Dudula supporters gathered outside court in support of Dlamini.
They danced and sang songs which hurled insults at EFF leader Julius Malema, whom they believed played a central role in Lux’s arrest.
#Nhlanhla #NhlanhlaLux Operation Dudula supporters have gathered outside the court singing songs that hurl insults at EFF leader Julius Malema.
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) March 25, 2022
NOTE: Strong language is being used. pic.twitter.com/u4fjPWv3rZ
Supporters also burned incense to ensure that Lux is released from jail on Monday.
#Nhlanhla #NhlanhlaLux Operation Dudula members burning incense to ensure that Lux will be released. pic.twitter.com/XRsLoDvcJ0
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) March 25, 2022
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