The case involving 95 Libyans arrested at an illegal military camp in Mpumalanga has been postponed to the 26th of August.
The group was arrested late last month and made their second appearance at the White River Magistrates Court.
They face charges of contravening the Immigration Act.
Police and home affairs officials working on the case have revealed that the group misrepresented themselves when they applied for study visas.
They also received military training at the illegal camp, where officials found military-grade equipment, weapons, and contraband.
Proceedings against the 95 accused have – once again – been delayed due to transport and other court-related issues.
Before proceedings began this afternoon, the media was informed of spatial constraints and requested that journalists attend proceedings on a rotational basis.
Meanwhile, both the defense and prosecution have agreed to request that the matter be postponed.
“I will grant the postponement all the accused persons remain in custody at the Nelspruit prison,” said Magistrate EPJ Hall.
Hall says the State has indicated that additional charges could still be added.
-EWN
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