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Harvey Weinsteins conviction is overturned by top New York court

New Yorks highest court on Thursday overturned the 2020 sex crimes conviction of former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, in the case that helped trigger the #MeToo movement. Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court at the Clara Shor
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25 Apr 2024

Enyobeni tavern report: childrens right to protection from harmful effects of alcohol was compromised

Inadequate law enforcement to prevent the sale of alcohol to minors and to regulate liquor outlets have been cited by the South African Human Rights Commission investigative report as factors in the Enyobeni tavern tragedy. The SA Human Rights Commis
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25 Apr 2024

Woman wins backpay after companys zero-tolerance policy on at-home cannabis use is ruled irrational

Barloworld Equipment has been ordered to pay two years backdated salary to a woman dismissed for cannabis use after the Labour Appeal Court found the companys blanket zero-tolerance policy irrational. Bernadette Enever argued she was never 'stoned" a
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25 Apr 2024

We don't mind having our backs to the wall, says Warriors skipper

Dafabet Warriors captain Matthew Breetzke says they are happy to carry the underdog tag when his side take on the Hollywoodbets Dolphins in the second CSA T20 Challenge semifinal in Durban on Thursday. Dafabet Warriors skipper Matthew Breetzke wants
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24 Apr 2024

WATCH | Bittersweet moment as uncle of murdered NMU graduate receives his degree

A temporary hush broke the ululation and celebrations at Nelson Mandela University's Madibaz Indoor Centre as the uncle of a murdered student was called to collect his certificate posthumously. Nelson Mandela University's executive dean of the facult
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23 Apr 2024

Boring dominance? Horner defends metronome Verstappen

Red Bull boss Christian Horner rejected suggestions Max Verstappen had made Formula One boring after the triple world champion took his domination to new heights in China at the weekend. Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bu
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23 Apr 2024

Courts not always to blame for massive court roll backlogs, says deputy justice minister

Deputy minister of justice and constitutional development John Jeffrey has attributed the backlogs in some of the countrys courts to the number of role players in the criminal justice system. Deputy minister of justice and constitutional development
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23 Apr 2024

Bogus Bible college preys on celebrities 'to sway public': Nzimande

Minister of higher education Blade Nzimande says unregistered Trinity International Bible University awards honorary doctorates to unsuspecting celebrities as a strategy for it to gain credibility status with the public. Minister of higher education
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22 Apr 2024

WATCH LIVE | Cross-examination of investigator continues at Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

>WATCH LIVE | Cross-examination of investigator continues at Senzo Meyiwa murder trial By TimesLIVE - 22 April 2024 Courtesy of SABC. Sgt Batho Mogola, who is one of the investigators in the murder trial of footballer Senzo Meyiwa, will conti
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22 Apr 2024