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Rape survivor who sued police should not get damages, appeal court rules – Port Elizabeth in the News

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Rape survivor who sued police should not get damages, appeal court rules: The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned a high court ruling that police should pay damages to a woman who was raped in Port Elizabeth nearly 10 years ago.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

PE cyclist attacked in notorious hotspot: A mountain biker was attacked at the corner of Sardinia Bay Road and Victoria Drive in Port Elizabeth on Thursday morning.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Supreme Court of Appeal overturns ruling against police: The court found that it would be debilitating if the police could be sued for damages for even the slightest amount of negligence in police investigations.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Man arrested nine hours after alleged murder in Port Elizabeth: The suspect was arrested in the same street in Port Elizabeth where the crime was committed by the SAPS Gelvandale Tracing Team.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Correctional Services Department condemns COVID-19 stigma: Correctional Services is condemning the discrimination and stigmatisation of its employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Landmark rape ruling overturned by Supreme Court of Appeal: The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court ruling that police should pay damages to a woman who was raped in Port Elizabeth nearly ten years ago. In December 2010, the woman, identified …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Springboks Captain Siya Kolisi Wants to Spark Change in South Africa: Named as the first black captain in the 128-year history of the Springboks, Siya Kolisi is hopeful that rugby and the team’s World Cup win can spark change in South Africa. Kolisi’s motivation comes …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

WATCH | ‘We want cigarettes,’ say Eastern Cape inmates as fire breaks out at St Albans prison: Protesting prisoners at the awaiting-trial section at St Albans in Port Elizabeth set fire to parts of the building on Tuesday evening.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Covid-19 relocation of elderly and disabled people disrupted by residents in Port Elizabeth: The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Covid-19 relocation programme for elderly and disabled people was disrupted on Monday when Jaagvlakte residents in Port Elizabeth turned away municipal trucks.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

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