Article originally written by: Thabo Makwakwa
Former professor of law at UNISA, Advocate Isaac Shai, has noted and raised concern on the matter of the jury in the case pertaining to racial discrimination. This concern stems from the fact that the panel seats are held solely by white judges.
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The case had originally began when a complaint arose from the black owned company named Sekunjalo, stating that they had ben racially discriminated against by Netbank. Sekunjalo had previously had their accounts closed due to an unstated reason, whereas “White owned” companies such as the Steinhoff Group and Tongaat Hulett, who have been found to have been involved in fraudulent conduct. Despite this, Netback has still not taken any action to close their accounts.
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