IN CONVERSATION WITH Juanita du Preez, Spokesperson: Action Society

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 Action Society has been fighting for justice for Leighché (Leigh) Thomas ever since her family turned to us for help when police investigations stalled after she was drugged and raped in December 2021. Now, more than 3,5 years later, the trial of the man known as the Paarl Photographer Rapist will finally begin on Monday at the Paarl Regional Court.
18 Aug 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews

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