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He is involved in the riot in which the disgruntled group collapsed and set fire to a police van expressing outrage at the suspects who were arrested for killing farmer Brendin Horner.
Stefanus Johannes Fourie appeared before Senekal Magistrates Court on October 19, 2020, where he was granted bail. Image: EWN
SENEKAL – A second man arrested for public violence in Senekal farmers’ protests has been released on bail.
Stephanus Johannes Fourie made a brief appearance at Senekal Magistrates Court on Monday.
The court has determined that it is in his best interest to grant him a bail of R15,000.
At the same time, Andre Pienaar, the other defendant facing similar charges, also received a bail of 15,000 rand in Bloemfontein High Court.
Fourie (33) stepped into the dock today for the first time after spending the weekend behind bars.
#Senekal the second suspect who allegedly committed public violence during farmers’ protests earlier this month has appeared in Senekal’s trial court.
This state has not objected to the bond. KM pic.twitter.com/t0uRoSBodG
EWN reporter (@ EWN reporter) October 19, 2020
He faces charges of attempted murder and public violence and incitement to commit violent acts for his role in the violent protests in front of the Senekal Magistrates Court earlier this month.
The state did not object to the bail, but prescribed an amount of R15,000 per bail, which his lawyer Wayne Gibbs told the court he could pay.
However, Magistrate Fundiswa Lufutu still required him to justify why he should be granted bail.
Fourie told the court that he owns a towing company and that if he is not released on bail, his business will be adversely affected.
He also assured the court that he was not at risk of flight and that he would faithfully attend court.
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