The trial of Alexis Bizos, son of Adv. George Bizos, on a charge of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, would have started in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court today. Adv. Phyllis Vorster, prosecutor at AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit, appeared as prosecutor on behalf of the victim, Monique van Oosterhout (Alexis’ estranged wife). The trial date has been postponed to February 23, 2022 after Bizos decided at the last minute, without any explanation to appoint new lawyers. The defense team also put on record this morning that, although a trial date has been set, the accused’s counsel are involved in a judicial inquest into the Life Esidimeni incident in February, in which the Private Prosecution Unit is also involved.
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AfriForum received confirmation from DBE that no learner will be forced to vaccinate against Covid-19.
The letter, seen by News24, says learners will still be able to reserve their right to refuse treatment.
DBE spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga confirmed the letter.
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) confirmed to lobby group AfriForum that no learner will be forced to take the Covid-19 vaccine.
AfriForum had written to DBE to seek clarity on a media statement, which said that parents and guardians of learners must register as part of the Department of Health s planned vaccination programme. AfriForum welcomes the department s reaction, seeing as we still maintain the point of view that it is every person s choice if he/she or his/her children wants to receive the vaccine.
AfriForum requests clarity regarding Department of Basic Education’s statement about registration for vaccination
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The civil rights organisation AfriForum today in a letter to the Department of Basic Education requested clarity regarding the statement which the Department made in a media statement that parents and guardians of learners will be required to register as part of the Department of Health’s planned vaccine programme.