Visvin Reddy sentenced for incitement to violence

UMKHONTO weSizwe Party (MKP) MP Visvin Reddy has been barred by the Durban Regional Court for the next seven years from making statements that could incite violence, warning that any breach would result in imprisonment.

- NOMONDE ZONDI

Reddy pleaded guilty on Friday to a charge of incitement to commit public violence in terms of Section 105A of the Criminal Procedure Act. The court sentenced him to 10 months’ imprisonment or a fine of R30 000.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Reddy must pay R15 000 immediately, with the remaining R15 000 suspended for five years on condition that he does not commit a similar offence.