Chevon Booysen

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High Court upholds father and son’s seven-year sentences for brutal axe attack

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A father and son have failed to overturn their seven-year sentences for a brutal axe attack that left Henry Coetzee permanently paralysed.

Judge rejects 'late' recusal application in accused husband killer case

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In a significant setback for accused husband killer Zurenah Smit and co-accused Derek Sait, Western Cape High Court Judge Derek Wille has rejected their application ...

Accused husband killer now wants judge out of her murder case

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Zurenah Smit, widow of murdered Stellenbosch wine farmer Stefan Smit, faces mounting pressure as she and co-accused Derek Sait seek the recusal of Judge Derek Wille, ...

Teens linked to Philippi mass murder abandon bail applications

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Two teenage murder suspects have made a shocking last-minute decision to abandon their bail applications at the Athlone Magistrate's Court, implicated in the brutal ...

Police ramp up presence after deadly shooting in Philippi East

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After a tragic mass shooting in Philippi East that claimed three lives, police are stepping up their efforts to restore safety and prevent further violence in the ...

High Court mandates psychiatric evaluation for vexatious litigant

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A vexatious litigant's ongoing court failures has prompted the Western Cape High Court to order a psychiatric evaluation, questioning his ability to comprehend legal ...

How Gift of the Givers is responding to humanitarian needs in Gaza

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From rebuilding infrastructure in conflict zones to persevering after a recent staff kidnapping in Khayelitsha, GoTG exemplifies resilience in its mission to deliver ...

Families demand justice as Philippi mass murder accused abandon bail bids

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Three suspects in the horrific Philippi mass murder abandon their bail applications, while two juveniles face court in November, as families from the Eastern Cape ...

Judicial crisis: Western Cape magistrates demand reforms and financial security

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Western Cape magistrates and the Judicial Officer' s Association of South Africa marched to Parliament on Wednesday, demanding recognition as part of a single judiciary, ...

Three life terms for Worcester man who sexually abused daughter and stepdaughters

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A 42-year-old Worcester man will serve three life terms after being convicted of raping his biological daughter and two stepdaughters.

Father's bail denied again as Western Cape High Court prioritises children's welfare

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The Western Cape High Court denies bail for the third time to a father accused of murdering his wife, prioritising the uncertain welfare of their three children. ...

Philippi crime spree ends with life sentence for Siphenkosi Gwazekhaya

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Siphenkosi Gwazekhaya, 27, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of 21 crimes including murder, kidnapping, and armed robbery. Judge Nonthuthezlo ...

High Court grants reprieve to woman facing eviction after workplace romance sours

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A St Helena Bay woman has secured a temporary reprieve from eviction after being dismissed following the breakdown of a workplace romance, as the High Court rules ...

Conversations Judge President Mbenenge had with secretary “reflect a grooming pattern”

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Judge President Selby Mbenenge faces serious allegations of sexual harassment from his secretary, Andiswa Mengo, who according to her counsel rejected his advances ...

Justice served: Western Cape High Court upholds life sentence for repeat rapist

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Audrey le Roux, a 40-year-old repeat offender, has failed in his appeal against a life sentence for the rape of a 13-year-old girl.

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. ...