A Protection order a professional jazz musician obtained against a woman who claimed he had raped and sexually abused her has been over-turned on appeal
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A Protection order a professional jazz musician obtained against a woman who claimed he had raped and sexually abused her has been over-turned on appeal
In his affidavit the respondent describes himself as a professional jazz musician. He says that he was previously in a committed relationship with the appellant from January 2014 to September 2019.
The man has been accused of raping two women and assaulting another and turned to the courts after one of the women reported him to various institutions with which he was involved.
A Johannesburg high court judgment has found that it did not constitute harassment when a woman approached a man’s funders accusing him of rape.
Melvin is our director.
He graduated with a BA Law and an LLB in 1999 from the University of the Witwatersrand and was admitted as an attorney in February 2000. He sat as a Commissioner in the Small Claims Court for over 10 years, until 2018. He completed his Masters in Commercial Law in 2018. He has over 20 years’ experience practicing as an attorney.
Melvin specialises in commercial law and litigation, including insurance and civil litigation with extensive experience in these fields. He was admitted as a Notary in September 2022.
He is passionate about the law and justice and is committed to providing legal advice and services that add value to clients. He advises honestly and frankly, and with the best interests of his client in mind.
Lerato is an associate designate at M Neale Inc.
Lerato obtained a BA LAW and LLB degree from the University of Pretoria in 2018 and 2020 respectively, and an international law and business certificate from the Bucerius Law School in Hamburg in 2023. She joined M Neale Inc. in 2021 as a legal intern and was later signed as a candidate attorney.
Lerato has experience and practices in diverse legal realms within the firm, including commercial and corporate law, litigation, family law and other related fields, with a keen interest in alternative dispute resolutions.
Lerato is a very detail-oriented person with an unwavering commitment to excellence which she employs in every single matter. She successfully meets the firm objectives and client expectations through effective team coordination and high-quality service.
For as long as she can remember, Lerato found purpose in helping people and making a difference in her community/country. Law became that avenue where she could express and live her passion.
