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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
Yoga institute's ex-VC told to pay Rs 35 lakh to woman who accused him of sexual harassment; MP high court also pulls up police
The Madhya Pradesh High Court Tuesday imposed Rs 5 lakh fine on the state for 'inhumane and unsympathetic behaviour shown by the police officials' by delaying registration of workplace sexual harassment complaint by a woman who had accused the former vice-chancellor of a yoga institute in Gwalior. Ruling in favour of the woman, the court further directed the former VC to compensate the woman with Rs 35 lakh for loss of salary and reputation, agony and emotional distress. The petitioner, appointed as a yoga instructor at a physical education institute, alleged that she was sexually harassed by the former VC. She claimed that in March 2019, she was inappropriately touched by the then VC while she was heading for a class. She claimed that due to his high position she did not file a complaint. In August 2019, the then VC allegedly summoned her over a leave-related complaint by the HOD and misused the situation to seek sexual favours. In October 2019, she submitted a complaint to the Department of Sports, detailing instances of mental and physical harassment and a hostile work environment by the VC. In response, the VC denied all allegations. Justice Milind Ramesh Phadke observed in his order that when a report of cognizable offence was made by the petitioner what was expected of police officials was to register the crime. However, it failed to do so. 'Thus, this Court finds that the inhumane and unsympathetic behaviour shown by the police officials makes them also liable for penalty. Accordingly, the State is directed to pay a compensation of Rs.5 Lac to the petitioner within a period of four weeks from the date of order of pronouncement, which shall be recovered from erring officials from their own pocket,' the court said. The court reasoned that the police authorities are 'responsible for not taking action in time on the complaint made by the petitioner and had waited for three long years to register a crime, that too upon directions of the apex court, which had added to the agony of the petitioner, thus, had also made liable to be penalised.' The court found that the petitioner was subjected to sexual harassment at her workplace and no steps were taken by the respondent institute in 'timely extending justice to the petitioner, which had deprived her valuable time, energy & reputation'. The Institute had 'let its administration be controlled by a person, who was not even fit to be kept in service of any nature', the court said.
The Citizen
12-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Clubs and connections at Durban July Experience golf day
The fairways of Umhlali Country Club came alive on Friday as Enterprise iLembe welcomed leaders from the public and private sectors for its Presidential Golf Day and business hobnobbing session. More than just a day on the greens, the event was to serve as a platform to potentially unlock investment opportunities in the iLembe district. On Saturday, the business and tourism agency hosted a swish VIP Durban July event at Greyville Racecourse. The weekend concluded with a celebration of local creativity at Beach Bums in Westbrook on Sunday, featuring fashion, food and live music. The events formed part of the Durban July Ballito Experience, an initiative run in partnership with the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, which was criticised for hosting two of the three event days in eThekwini, outside KwaDukuza municipality's jurisdiction. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
South Africans pay tribute to acting 'icon' Chweneyagae who died age 40
South Africans are paying tribute to actor Presley Chweneyagae, who has died at the age of 40. In a statement announcing his death, his agency described him as a "South African icon" and one of the country's "most gifted and beloved actors". The South African government published a post on X describing him as "a gifted storyteller whose talent lit up our screens and hearts". Chweneyagae, who was born in 1984 in South Africa's North-West Province, got his big international break after starring in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which earned the country its first Oscar for best foreign language film. Tsotsi, a powerful crime film in which Chweneyagae plays the lead role, explores gang life in a South African township. Chweneyagae also starred in the Nelson Mandela biopic Long Walk to Freedom in 2013, as well as acting in various theatre productions. The South African Film and Television Awards described him as a "true legend of South African cinema" and a "powerhouse performer". The Ministry of Sports, Art and Culture released a statement highlighting his role in the popular South African series River and Cobrizzi. "The Department of Sports, Art and Culture, mourns the loss of a true trailblazer - a storyteller who held the soul of a nation in his craft," Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie said in the statement. Trailblazing African film-maker and Cannes winner dies Idris Elba: Why I'm planning a move to Africa Teenage actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring real life Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica Africa Daily Focus on Africa
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Roodepoort parkrun sees strong turnout
The Roodepoort parkrun was once again buzzing with enthusiasm on Saturday, May 18, as 444 runners and walkers gathered, awaiting the run director's signal to start the 5km run. This was event number 607 and saw 29 volunteers facilitating the event by directing participants, scanning barcodes and providing support and encouragement. The event drew an amazing 31 first-time runners, and as always, a whole host of participants celebrated the coveted parkrun milestones, including Tatum King, who completed her 10th; Vincent Joel and Helen Mittwoch with their 100th; and Sadiq Gordon with his 150th run. Desmond Campbell was also honoured on the honours board for his 200th parkrun alongside Gielie Nel with 300, and John Carstens closed off the board with 350. Also read: Easter fun at parkrun According to Pascal Simba, the ambassador for Roodepoort parkrun, a new initiative has been introduced by Discovery Vitality and the Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture called Give2move, which kicked off on May 10 in celebration of World Move for Health Day. Watch video here: 'The aim is to collect 100 000 pairs of shoes in all sizes, which will be donated to those who need them the most. 'Parkrunners are encouraged to donate old or new shoes of any size every Saturday, and that will be appreciated,' he said. Pascal would also like to remind the community that the parkrun takes place every Saturday at 08:00 at Len Rutter Park in Florida Park. The event is free and is a two-lap course. All you have to do is register on print out your barcode, and you are ready to become part of the parkrun community. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
10-05-2025
- Health
- IOL News
Gayton McKenzie pledges new sports facilities to boost wellness in Wentworth
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture held the I Choose 2 be Active movement to commemorates World Move for Health Day in Wentworth, south of Durban, on Saturday. Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie promised two sporting developments within 60 days in the community of Wentworth on Saturday. McKenzie was in Durban for the Move4Health Wellness Campaign, and he is expected to lead a series of impactful initiatives across KwaZulu-Natal as part of the department's ongoing commitment to youth development, community wellness, and social transformation through sport, mentorship, and public engagement. Department spokesperson Stacey-Lee Khojane said the event forms part of the national I Choose 2 be Active movement and commemorates World Move for Health Day, a globally recognised initiative. The event advocates for daily physical activity as a cornerstone of long-term health and well-being. 'We are here to make sure we bring sports equipment to sporting clubs and to the children here. We made a promise that we will build a combi court in 60 days. We also promised to provide an outdoor gym for older community members. We also put a timeframe of 60 days for that project,' McKenzie said.
