The trial of former ANC councillor Andile Lungisa has been postponed to April 26.
Lungisa appeared briefly in the Motherwell magistrate’s court on Tuesday, where the matter was postponed due to the court’s recording equipment not working.
He was arrested in July for contravening the Disaster Management Act.
The charges relate to a march in Motherwell, which he allegedly led, to hand over a petition against former president Jacob Zuma’s incarceration for contempt of court.
According to the charge sheet, Lungisa allegedly illegally convened a gathering of more than 30 people on July 2 at Addo Road and Malinge Street.
Speaking outside the court on Tuesday, Lungisa said he was ready for the trial.
“Anyone who is not an idiot will know there is no case against me,” he said.
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