Three rightwingers who plotted to blow up the Vaal Dam have appealed against their conviction and sentences, their attorney said on Wednesday.
Francois Retief said the appeals of Leon Peacock, Hercules Viljoen and Alan Rautenbach were to be heard in the Bloemfontein High Court. A date had not yet been set.
They would also bring a renewed bail application on July 15 and 16 in the local regional court, Retief said.
They were to ask for their release from prison pending the outcome of their appeals.
In May the trio were convicted in the regional court of sabotage and sentenced to prison terms ranging from five to eight years.
Peacock was also found guilty of illegal possession of weapons and ammunition and fined an additional R1 000 or 30 days in prison.
They have been in custody since their arrest in March 2002. – Sapa