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Ben Winks

@BenWinks

Legal counsel, specialising in media, constitutional and international law

Johannesburg, South Africa Katılım Haziran 2009
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Ben Winks
Ben Winks@BenWinks·
The @SCA_ZA has unanimously ruled that gratuitous public displays of the pre-1994 SA flag constitute racist hate speech, harassment and unfair discrimination. I am honoured to have acted for the @NelsonMandela Foundation, with Tembeka Ngcukaitobi SC, Jabu Chanza and @RCAttorneys.
Supreme Court of Appeal ZA@SCA_ZA

Media Summary: Afriforum NPC v Nelson Mandela Foundation Trust and Others (Case no 371/2020) [2023] ZASCA 58 (21 April 2023) Today the SCA dismissed an appeal by Afriforum NPC against an order by the Equality Court, Gauteng Division of the High Court, Johannesburg.

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Nicole Fritz
Nicole Fritz@Nicole_Fritz·
Re today’s Court hearing of artist, Gabrielle Goliath’s challenge of DSAC Minister, Gayton McKenzie’s actions to rob her of her place at the Venice Biennale. @_FreeExpression
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Werner
Werner@Werries_·
A bit of a different post This is my friend Lubabalo He is a level 2 cricket coach (nominated for level 3 and made the top 5) in the Eastern Cape region, but also has a BA degree in Sociology and Psychology He is looking for a full-time job, or at least one where he is paid on time for his services, and it doesn't have to be in the Eastern Cape Life has not treated my friend kindly, and now people are just not paying him for the work he has done If you have any kind of job opportunity for him , please reach out to me He is a wonderful human being. He is very adaptable and a fast learner, so the job doesn't need to be in cricket He has sent out over 200 applications this year but has yet to successfully land a proper job He is just looking to make ends meet and would be grateful for a chance All I want from this post is for a good guy to be able to get by and not have to live in constant stress and disappointment due to financial strain Please spread this around if you can
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Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt
Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt@FranceskAlbs·
South Africa's affection toward me is no doubt the reflex of their authentic unbreakable support to the Palestinian people. Yet as a European woman, the privilege is enormous.
NelsonMandela@NelsonMandela

Due to high public demand, the 23rd Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture will now be at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. Date & Time: Saturday, 25 October 2025, 15h00 Speaker: Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Theme: “Enhancing Peace and Global Cooperation," Additional tickets are now available on a first-come, first-served basis on Webtickets. If you previously booked a ticket, it remains valid, there is no need to rebook! Book your seat by clicking the link below: bit.ly/4oq2UwB #NelsonMandela #MandelaLecture2025 #NMAL #NMAL25

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The Embrace Project
The Embrace Project@embrace_za·
Almost a week ago, on 25 Sept, after a 4 year journey, we appeared before the Con Court to finally argue a landmark case that has the potential of changing the face of GBV in SA. Thank you to our amazing legal team! Judgment can't come soon enough!
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Supreme Court of Appeal ZA
Supreme Court of Appeal ZA@SCA_ZA·
Justice Visvanathan Ponnan officially hangs his judicial robes after 24 years of exemplary service on the bench.
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Team South Africa
Team South Africa@OfficialTeamRSA·
Caster Semenya. 🏅 Olympic Champion 🌍 World Champion 💪 Global Advocate This Women's Month, we honour a South African icon who never stopped running — and never stopped leading. #SheIsTeamSA #TeamSA #Formycountry
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Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick@dailymaverick·
Exclusive Video: Suspended IDT CEO, spokesperson offer Daily Maverick journalist ⁦@PLMyburgh⁩ R60K in cash to quash investigation youtu.be/8mFOofR5eHI
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Campaign For Free Expression
Campaign For Free Expression@_FreeExpression·
🚨 Earlier this week, Emma Sadleir took Meta to court. Why? To protect South Africa’s schoolchildren from predators sharing sexual images on WhatsApp and Instagram.
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RupertCandyAttorneys
RupertCandyAttorneys@RCAttorneys·
META PLATFORMS INC. AND WHATSAPP LLC. SUBMIT TO A SOUTH AFRICAN COURT’S JURISDICTION After being faced with an Application for Contempt of Court, and in what many view as a global precedent, the tech giants submitted themselves to foreign jurisdiction (Johannesburg High Court).
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Eyewitness News
Eyewitness News@ewnupdates·
After court order, Meta agrees to several steps to shut down child porn distribution on WhatsApp, Instagram in SA ewn.co.za/2025/07/18/aft…
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Emma Sadleir Berkowitz
Emma Sadleir Berkowitz@EmmaSadleir·
An extraordinary victory. Happy Mandela Day South Africa!
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Karyn Maughan
Karyn Maughan@karynmaughan·
After being served with a contempt of court application, WhatsApp and Instagram parent company Meta has agreed to permanently delete over 60 channels publishing child sexual content – and to disclose “subscriber information” for whoever is behind them. news24.com/southafrica/cr…
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Emma Sadleir Berkowitz
Emma Sadleir Berkowitz@EmmaSadleir·
Tonight The Digital Law Company obtained a High Court order against Meta to shut down certain anonymous Instagram Accounts and WhatsApp Channels distributing child pornography and degrading and humiliating content concerning children - and to hand over all identifying information
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R. Candy 🇿🇦
R. Candy 🇿🇦@rcandy16·
Night Court. Urgent Application. Qoram: Makamu J
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TheCricShop
TheCricShop@The_CricShop·
Matchday at Harare Sports Club! 🇿🇼💥 Rock the gold T20 shirt and blend in with your favourite players 🟡🏏 Available today at: 📍 Centurion Entrance 📍 Ticsa Entrance 📍 The CricShop #ZIMvSA #MatchdayVibes #DressLikeYourHero
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Dario Milo
Dario Milo@Dariomilo·
Wednesday was a good day for our clients & media freedom. The Benoni harassment court threw out an attempt by a surgeon, Dr Soraya Patel, to get a protection order against @LourensaEckard of @carteblanchetv for doorstepping the doctor for comment on allegations of malpractice 1/
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V M@vuyo_macoba·
@Newzroom405 Thank you all so much. I just wanted to come in here, nginibonge nonke, niginibusise, and tell you that we managed to make it happen. Having missed meeting Temba at the airport, Daniel finally got to meet his hero. Signed and sealed! ✨
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