Pan-African activist Kemi Seba will remain in custody following a decision by a South African court to postpone proceedings in his extradition case until Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The legal process began after Seba was arrested in Pretoria on April 13, 2026, alongside his son and a South African national.

Benin has requested Seba's extradition on allegations of incitement to rebellion linked to the failed coup attempt in December 2025. Since his arrest, Seba has appeared before South African courts multiple times as judges continue to examine the legal and procedural aspects of the extradition request.

The hearing, initially scheduled for mid-July, was delayed according to local media reports. The upcoming August 11 hearing is anticipated to be a significant step in this closely watched case, which has drawn regional attention due to Seba's prominence as a Pan-African political activist and the broader legal and political implications involved.

Until the next hearing, Seba will remain in pretrial detention while the extradition process continues.

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