Overview
- South African police say a tip-off led to a vehicle stop in Pretoria where officers found 26 blasting cartridges and 15 capped fuse connectors in a Ford Fiesta.
- Authorities have charged Sikhala and his elderly uncle, Alexander Ferrowst Thema, with unlawful possession of explosives, and both remain remanded in custody.
- The Pretoria Magistrates Court postponed proceedings to Thursday for a formal bail hearing after a brief appearance on Monday.
- The National Prosecuting Authority says investigations continue and has not decided whether to oppose bail, stressing it enrolls matters only where prima facie evidence exists.
- Sikhala, through his lawyer, denies knowing about the items and alleges a setup, while opposition groups accuse Zanu PF of orchestrating the arrest and Zanu PF rejects any political involvement.