Durban man previously accused of terrorism wants to run for elections

JOHANNESBURG - A Durban man previously accused of terrorism and attempted bombings wants to run for elections.

Farhad Hoomer said he was in the final stages of registering his party, the Islamic State of South Africa.

Hoomer was previously arrested for running a terrorist cell in South Africa. However, all charges against him were dropped.

In 2018, Hoomer was arrested along with 17 others for an attack at the Shi’a Imam Hussain Mosque in Verulam.

One person died and two others were injured in that incident.

Then in 2021, Hoomer was arrested for being in possession of 5,000 rounds of ammunition, an AK-47, a rifle with a scope, and a cellphone jammer.

However, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has dropped all charges against him.

Now a free man, Hoomer said he wanted to contribute positively to the country.

"My main reason for starting a political party is because of the injustice happening in the world. We can see we are slaves to the system. The banking system of the world has enslaved us and the only solution to free mankind from slavery is Sharia law."

Hoomer said the party had already started preparing for the next local government elections.