Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

Ex-acting judge fights attempted murder charge after road rage stabbing

Zelda Venter|Updated

The advocate has maintained his innocence from the start and said that he acted in self-defence when he stabbed Pretoria resident Conrad Pretorius.

How the University of Pretoria is tackling malaria risks from southern Africa's floods

Zelda Venter|Updated

As severe flooding engulfs southern Africa, the University of Pretoria steps up to combat the rising threat of malaria, ready to support government initiatives in ...

Why 'diamond smuggler' Louis Liebenberg is fighting a court order for a psychiatric evaluation

Zelda Venter|Updated

Louis Liebenberg, a diamond dealer, has filed an urgent application to overturn a court order for a 30-day mental evaluation, arguing that it contradicts medical ...

Dr Wouter Basson challenges HPCSA disciplinary action in court

Zelda Venter|Updated

Dr Wouter Basson, notorious for his role in apartheid's chemical warfare programme, is taking legal action to stop the HPCSA from pursuing disciplinary proceedings, ...

Babies born with disabilities: Midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee maintains innocence in Gauteng High Court

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Yolande Maritz Fouchee, a former midwife from Pretoria, faces serious charges including culpable homicide as she defends her actions in the Gauteng High Court, following ...

Andy Mothibi's challenges as new NDPP: A call for reform

Zelda Venter|Updated

Advocate Andy Mothibi faces significant challenges as he assumes the role of National Director of Public Prosecutions, with pressing corruption cases and legal hurdles ...

Andiswa Mengo may consider further action after Judge President Mbenenge's misconduct ruling

Zelda Venter|Updated

Following a Judicial Tribunal ruling, Judge President Selby Mbenenge has been cleared of sexual harassment allegations but found guilty of misconduct. Complainant ...

How the University of Pretoria is changing the game for injured soccer players

Zelda Venter|Updated

The University of Pretoria is pioneering research aimed at transforming how soccer injuries are managed, with the goal of helping players avoid early retirement ...

Sibling rivalry: Court examines will contest over late mother's estate

Zelda Venter|Updated

A contentious legal battle erupts as a daughter challenges her late mother's will, claiming her brother forged the document and that their mother lacked the mental ...

Delay in Nkabinde Inquiry as Shamila Batohi's funding dispute and other problems revealed

Zelda Venter|Updated

Shamila Batohi's non-evidence at the Nkabinde Inquiry, as well as other hiccups, are delaying the Nkabinde Inquiry into the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to ...

Politician accused of corruption in R82 million security tender at Unisa: Court issues interim gagging order, says allegations ...

Zelda Venter|Updated

Tebogo Letsie, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, has obtained a gagging order against false allegations of corruption related ...

Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses Sahra's bid to halt auction of Mandela artefacts

Zelda Venter|Updated

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled against the SA Heritage Resources Agency's attempt to prevent the sale of personal items belonging to Nelson Mandela and his ...

Steve Biko Academic Hospital performs South Africa's first cryoablation procedure

Zelda Venter|Updated

Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria has made history by performing South Africa's first cryoablation procedure, marking a significant advancement in public ...

Gauteng High Court rules in favour of mother seeking school change for son

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A mother successfully petitions the Gauteng High Court to change her son's school, citing long commute times and the child's well-being as key factors in her case. ...

Labour Court reinstates employee dismissed for toilet paper theft

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A worker dismissed for allegedly stealing a roll of toilet paper has been reinstated by the Labour Court, which also ordered his employer to pay R120,000 in backpay. ...

Court orders abusive husband to forfeit family home and assets

Zelda Venter|Updated

A landmark ruling by the Gauteng High Court sees an abusive husband stripped of all marital assets, including the family home, after years of violence against his ...

Property zoning crackdown: How South African homeowners can avoid costly penalties

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South African homeowners are increasingly facing unexpected penalties as municipalities ramp up enforcement of zoning laws. This article explores the implications ...

Perils of social media posts during a divorce: Baby shower images leads to husband seeking forfeiture order

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A man's request for his estranged wife's pension benefit to be forfeited due to her infidelity and details of her baby shower leads to a court ruling on marital ...

Matric results row: Information Regulator takes on DBE in legal battle

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The Information Regulator is set to continue its legal challenge against the publication of matric results, despite the Department of Basic Education's recent decision ...

Court ruling reinforces importance of settlement processes in property-related disputes

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The Gauteng High Court's recent ruling clarifies the importance of respecting settlement processes in property disputes, emphasising that litigants cannot accept ...

Gauteng High Court nullifies driving licence card printing machine contract

Zelda Venter|Updated

The Gauteng High Court has annulled the controversial contract with IDEMIA for printing driving licences, mandating the Department of Transport to re-advertise the ...

Matric results will appear in newspapers as court fight continues

Zelda Venter|Updated

Matrics can access their results through local newspapers next week, confirmed by the Gauteng Department of Education, despite a contentious legal battle over publication ...

Court suspends eviction of 'hijacked' Hillbrow building as city intensifies property inspections

Masabata Mkwananzi and Zelda Venter|Updated

Residents of Clarendon Heights in Hillbrow have been granted a reprieve from eviction this Christmas, even as the City of Johannesburg intensifies its campaign against ...

Victory for consumers: Supreme Court rules that woman can get refund for faulty Ford Ranger

Zelda Venter|Updated

A landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal empowers consumers, allowing Aletta van Niekerk to cancel her financing agreement for a defective Ford Ranger, setting ...

Menzi Simelane's legacy: Why his NDPP candidacy is controversial

Zelda Venter|Updated

Menzi Simelane, the last candidate shortlisted for the National Director of Public Prosecutions, faces backlash over his controversial history and past misconduct ...