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Alleged child sex-ring kingpin to remain in custody for rest of his trial

The Johannesburg high court has revoked Gerhard Ackerman’s bail and ordered that he be placed in custody under supervision by correctional services. Ackerman is set to remain in prison until the end of his trial. The court held an inquiry after Ackerman failed to show up in court on Thursday citing ill health. The state subsequently sought a warrant of arrest after the investigating officers couldn’t locate him. The court […]

1 February 2023

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Thulsie twins back in Joburg court

The case against twin brothers, Brandon-Lee and Tony-Lee Thulsie is expected to resume in the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday. They are charged with 12 counts relating to contraventions of the Protection of the Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities Act and the 13th charge is for fraud, linked to the alleged use of fake passports. The twins, who have been behind bars since their arrest in July 2016, […]

31 August 2017

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Constitution says religion can be practiced ‘at’, not ‘by’ schools, court hears

Differences in meaning of the prepositions “at” and “by” support the argument that six public schools contravene the Constitution with their policies on teaching religion, the High Court in Johannesburg heard on Wednesday. During closing arguments, Hendrik van Nieuwenhuizen, for the NGO OGOD, quoted section 15.2 of the Constitution, according to which “religious observances" may be conducted "at", and not "by" public schools, Netwerk24 reported. It was in the interests […]

18 May 2017

Johannesburg high court

Alleged child sex-ring kingpin to remain in custody for rest of his trial

Thulsie twins back in Joburg court

Constitution says religion can be practiced ‘at’, not ‘by’ schools, court hears

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