DA MP Dianne Kohler Barnard cleared of unfair discrimination accusations

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DA MP Dianne Kohler Barnard has been cleared of accusations of unfair discrimination made earlier this year by the party's former director of parliamentary operations, Louw Nel.

She added that it had been suggested that Nel laid charges against her so long after the lunch-hour meeting because he was trying to use the matter to mitigate against more than 15 charges against him by numerous staff members, an MP and an MPL. Kohler Barnard said the charges were for racism, sexism and other offences.

“The magistrate stated that he had wasted both the court's and my time, and instructed him to pay all costs ... for my attorney and my advocate for the five-day trial period,” she said.mutual agreementHe confirmed on Monday that magistrate Jerome Koeries dismissed his testimony - and that of his former colleagues who supported his version of events - because they “couldn't recall Kohler Barnard's comments verbatim”.

"He found that despite four people testifying to the contrary, her comments were not her own opinions but rather just her repeating what other people had said," said Nel. "The important thing about today's verdict is that Koeries found the comment I alleged she made [was] not denied. He found that they didn't meet the requirements for discrimination as per Pepuda [the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act]."

 

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Not surprising was expected!

Yaaaaa right what did you expect

How convenient

That was super quick, Helen.

You have been targeted unfairly and I am very suspicious of the motives of your accusers.

Sophie_Mokoena In just 24 hrs it's this and Mashabas resignation......gogo Zille doesn't play. Good luck My Money and co.

Expected outcome

Helen and the gang don't waste any time yeeerrrrrrrr....

Racism is not a priority in the DA. Else most White people would shun the party.

Sick how RaceMerchants are hunting people. Sickening.

Of course..

Colonialists have gone rogue

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