Quote of the week
Such traditions that are culturally embedded in the white, male, Afrikaans culture and history, which are the basis of the Nagligte traditions, do not foster inclusion of other groups that must now form the new majority of the SU student body. Wilgenhoffers do not seem to appreciate the negative impact of their culture and rituals on the personal rights of certain individuals. This is because they elevate belonging to the Wilgenhof group above the rights of the individual.
The State proved that Thomson corruptly offered (the offer having been communicated to Shaik)
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to give a benefit
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which was not legally due
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to a person, being Zuma,
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who had been charged with duties, being the duties set out in s 96(2) of the Constitution
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by virtue of the holding of the office of Deputy President of the RSA
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with the intention to influence him
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to commit or to do an act in relation to such duty. – SCA judgment in S v Shaik
