Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

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 ...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Advocate Xolisile Khanyile's vision for NPA leadership: Prioritising commission recommendations

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Advocate Xolisile Khanyile, a seasoned prosecutor, presents her vision for the National Director of Public Prosecutions role, emphasising the need to act on commission ...

NPA candidates address internal challenges and ethical standards in leadership bid

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Two candidates vying for the leadership of the National Prosecuting Authority share their visions for an ethical and independent organisation, addressing internal ...

Zuma dealt another blow in R28.9 million legal fees repayment case

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Former President Jacob Zuma's appeal against a court order to repay R28.9 million in legal fees has been denied by the Gauteng High Court.

Jacob Zuma loses bid to appeal R28.9 million legal fees repayment order

Zelda Venter|Updated

Former President Jacob Zuma's appeal against a court order to repay R28.9 million in legal fees has been denied by the Gauteng High Court.

Crawdaddy's restaurant wins damages from City of Tshwane over sinkhole incident

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The City of Tshwane is ordered to compensate Crawdaddy's restaurant for significant profit losses caused by a sinkhole.

Pretoria court reserves judgment on private firefighting legality

Zelda Venter|Updated

Residents of Pretoria await a crucial court ruling on the legality of private firefighting services, as the Tshwane metro seeks to declare them illegal amid claims ...

Gauteng High Court rules RAF not liable when a vehicle is used as a weapon

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The Gauteng High Court determined that the Road Accident Fund is not liable for injuries sustained when a vehicle is weaponised, as demonstrated in the case of Oscar ...

Court orders mother to send child for DNA testing in paternity dispute over maintenance

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A Limpopo High Court judge has ordered a paternity test in a contentious child maintenance case, where a husband disputes his fatherhood following a vasectomy. The ...

Fikile Mbalula wins gagging order against Brown Mogotsi for defamatory claims

Zelda Venter|Updated

Fikile Mbalula has successfully obtained a gagging order against businessman Brown Mogotsi, following serious defamatory claims linking him to the murder of Wandile ...