The 51-year old Andre Pienaar, arrested in connection with the unrest in Senekal last week, has been granted bail of R15,000 by the Bloemfontein High Court. He faces charges of malicious damage to property and public violence.

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IN FULL: Hill-Lewis calls for calm ahead of possible 30 June unrest

Smile Staff Reporter - 24 June 2026

Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has appealed for calm ahead of threatened anti-migrant protests and possible unrest planned for 30 June. In an online address,...

The 51-year old Andre Pienaar, arrested in connection with the unrest in Senekal last week, has been granted bail of R15,000 by the Bloemfontein High Court. He faces charges of malicious damage to property and public violence.

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