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Updated Media Advisory: The South African Human Rights Commission takes Eben Etzebeth to the Equality Court
04 October 2019
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) will institute legal proceedings against Mr. Eben Etzebeth in the Equality Court on Friday, 04 October 2019. This follows a complaint received by the Commission in August 2019, in terms of which it is alleged that the Springbok player, physically and racially abused the Complainant in Langebaan during an altercation.
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) will institute legal proceedings against Mr. Eben Etzebeth in the Equality Court on Friday, 04 October 2019. This follows a complaint received by the Commission in August 2019, in terms of which it is alleged that the Springbok player, physically and racially abused the Complainant in Langebaan during an altercation.
The Commission will also hold a public meeting in Langebaan on Thursday, 03 October 2019, to report back on progress made in dealing with this complaint.
The Commission invites members of the press to attend a press briefing on the matter at its Cape Town offices.
The Press Briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Friday, 04 October 2019
Venue: 7th Floor ABSA building, 132 Adderley Street, Cape Town
Time: 16:00
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For further information contact the Legal Services Unit of the South African Human Rights Commission: Buang Jones, Acting Head of Legal Services, C: 078 617 0476; E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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