Chevon Booysen

Multimedia Journalist

Cape Gate appeals Competition Tribunal finding on scrap metal market price-fixing

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The Competition Tribunal has ruled that Cape Gate and three other scrap metal buyers engaged in price-fixing, violating South Africa's Competition Act. The Tribunal's ...

Stellenbosch restaurant not liable for patron's slip and fall injuries

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A woman’s claim for damages after a trip and fall at a Stellenbosch restaurant has been dismissed by the Western Cape High Court, highlighting the importance of ...

Suspected cash-in-transit robber in court for 2012 'heist'

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In a significant court hearing, Mawonga Gxenya is connected to a cash-in-transit robbery case involving an injured guard, with the next court date set for a pre-trial ...

Celebrate responsibly or else. . . City warns matric pupils ahead of valedictory season

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With the excitement of matric valedictory celebrations on the horizon, the City of Cape Town reminds pupils to celebrate responsibly and stay within the law, ensuring ...

Sharia divorce: Cape Town woman awarded vital maintenance

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A Muslim woman has been awarded R9200 monthly maintenance after a contentious divorce, shedding light on the persistent challenges faced by women navigating marital ...

Pivotal case on rape and consent could reshape South Africa's legal landscape

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The Constitutional Court's deliberation on the constitutionality of South Africa's Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Act could pave the way for ...

Justice served: Northern Cape man’s life sentence for child rape upheld

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The Northern Cape High Court affirms the life sentence of Stefaans Dickson for the rape of his 11-year-old family member.

Judge orders Camps Bay couple to reposition cameras in CCTV privacy dispute

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A Camps Bay couple faces a court order to reposition their CCTV cameras, as a judge prioritises privacy rights over security concerns in a long-standing neighbour ...

State's appeal denied: High Court grants bail to murder-accused in e-hailing driver case

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The Western Cape High Court has upheld its decision to grant bail to nine murder-accused, raising concerns over prolonged pre-trial detention and the State's failure ...

Wesley Neumann fights dismissal over 'defiance' during Covid pandemic

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Wesley Neumann, the former principal of Heathfield High School, faces a legal battle against his dismissal amid claims of misconduct during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Allegations of witness interference threaten ex-attorney's bail application

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Allegations of witness harassment put ex-attorney Siyakudumisa Mlunguza's bail application in jeopardy, stirring concerns over judicial integrity.

Labour Court reinstates workers dismissed during unprotected strike

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After a ruling from the Labour Court in Cape Town, 23 employees dismissed for an unprotected strike will be reinstated with 16 months' back pay, as the court deemed ...

Police station collapse: Legal scrutiny for construction firm

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A construction company is under legal scrutiny following the collapse of a police station in Dysselsdorp, as the Western Cape High Court demands crucial documents ...

Finding hope in struggle: Trevor Pedro's 'Compromised Choices and Freedoms'

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Trevor Pedro's debut book, 'Compromised Choices and Freedoms', unveils the hidden struggles faced by families in Hanover Park, aiming to inspire hope and resilience ...

Justice Ministry welcomes admission of 16 organisations before court in sex work reform case

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As the South African Ministry of Justice welcomes 16 amici curiae to aid in a landmark court case, the future of sex work decriminalisation hangs in the balance, ...

Suspected drunk truck driver arrested for damaging animal clinic

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The Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha urgently seeks community support after a drunk driver caused extensive damage to their facilities, threatening vital veterinary ...

Accused robbers lose bail appeal in Western Cape High Court

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A magistrate's decision reflects a careful balance between community safety, the seriousness of charges, and the adequacy of evidence.

Court labels divorced man vexatious litigant after endless legal battles

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The Western Cape High Court declares him a vexatious litigant after numerous unsuccessful attempts to overturn his divorce settlement.

Pedestrian awarded R2. 6 million for life-altering injuries after road accident

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A pedestrian who suffered permanent cognitive and behavioural changes after a road accident has been awarded R2. 6 million in compensation, highlighting the impact ...

Victims of South Africa’s ‘house of horrors’ case embrace hope as trial approaches

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After nearly eight years of legal battles, the trial for South Africa's oldest sex abuse case is finally set to begin, igniting hope for the victims as they courageously ...

Ex-pastor and co-accused sentenced to nine years for orchestrating R329 million Ponzi scheme

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After a decade-long trial, ex-pastor Colin Davids and his associate Derek Bredekamp face nine years in prison for their involvement in a devastating R329 million ...

EFF ready to defend Malema’s ‘hate speech’

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The Equality Court has ruled that Julius Malema's comments during a political assembly incite violence and constitute hate speech, reflecting on the implications ...

Court orders car dealership to refund buyer over faulty Ford Focus

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Wingfield Motors is mandated to refund a client for a defective vehicle purchase after a ruling by the Western Cape High Court, highlighting significant violations ...

Rapist fails in bid to overturn conviction

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The Western Cape High Court has denied a rapist's appeal, affirming the credibility of a 13-year-old victim and her mother's testimony.

Judge highlights femicide crisis in handing down 24-year sentence

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A high court judge sentences a murderer to 24 years, spotlighting the urgent femicide crisis and the need for societal change.