Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

Court ruling compels Gauteng health officials to prioritise cancer patients

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The Gauteng Department of Health faces a court order to address the backlog of cancer patients awaiting radiation treatment, highlighting a critical public health ...

Standard Bank accused of 'frustrating the administration of justice' in Rand manipulation case

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Banks face allegations of colluding in a cartel to manipulate the Rand/US dollar exchange rate, as the Competition Commission appeals a court ruling that could exempt ...

Deputy police commissioner’s interdict against whistle-blower overturned

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he Bloemfontein High Court overturns Deputy National Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya's interdict, empowering whistle-blower Patricia Morgan-Mashale to ...

Supreme Court upholds 20-year sentence for former Icasa chairperson Rubben Mohlaloga

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Former Icasa chairperson Rubben Mohlaloga has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in defrauding the AgriBBBEE fund, aimed at empowering previously ...

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya unveils new sexual harassment policy for judiciary

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On National Women’s Day, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya announced a groundbreaking Sexual Harassment Policy for the South African Judiciary, reinforcing the commitment ...

Ramaphosa urges court to delay apartheid damages case for inquiry findings

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President Cyril Ramaphosa requests the Gauteng High Court to postpone a R167 million damages case related to apartheid atrocities until a judicial inquiry clarifies ...

Kenny Kunene ordered to apologise for calling Julius Malema a ‘cockroach’

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Kenny Kunene faces a court-ordered apology to EFF leader Julius Malema after the Gauteng High Court ruled his derogatory remarks constituted hate speech, raising ...

Mbeki and Mabandla argue for intervention in R167 million apartheid damages case

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Thabo Mbeki and Brigitte Mabandla seek to intervene in a R167 million damages case related to apartheid-era atrocities, arguing that their reputations are at stake ...

Meta faces court over alleged failure to remove graphic child pornography from WhatsApp and Instagram

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Meta faces legal action for allegedly ignoring a court order to remove child pornography from its platforms, highlighting the ongoing issue of new accounts spreading ...

Eurolab wins legal battle to provide affordable prostate cancer medication in South Africa

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Eurolab has achieved a landmark legal victory in South Africa, allowing the company to produce and sell a generic version of the prostate cancer medication enzalutamide, ...

Boksburg Spar manager awarded damages following unlawful arrest during lockdown

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Following a controversial arrest during the pandemic, a Spar manager in Boksburg is set to receive compensation from the police.

Playful slap costs mine worker his job

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A playful act at a mining site escalates into a legal dispute, highlighting the importance of workplace respect and the fragility of professional relationships. ...

Electoral Commission's strike limitation sparks legal battle

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The Johannesburg Labour Court examines Nehawu's challenge against the Electoral Commission's restrictions on strike action during critical election periods

Paternity test drama leads to woman's victory in unfair dismissal case

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A woman's false accusation of paternity against a colleague leads to her dismissal and a legal battle over the fairness of her termination.

Gauteng High Court's 'Big Bang Week' aims to clear 750 cases per week

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In a bold move to tackle a 17-week case backlog, Gauteng Deputy Judge President Roland Sutherland launches an ambitious 'Big Bang Week' initiative, recruiting 20 ...

Reprieve for shoe polish thief

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A man who was sentenced to a fine of R500 or six months imprisonment for stealing shoe polish, had his jail term reduced to 30 days.

Damages for rape accused without genitals

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A man who had no genitals was locked up for 54 days on a charge of rape, before the charge was withdrawn. The court awarded him R800 000 in damages.

Court rules on interim maintenance in Muslim marriage

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A woman married in terms of Muslim law, turned to court for interim maintenance pending their divorce. Her husband opposed this and said as he had issued her with ...

Buyer wins case against dealership over concealed vehicle defects

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A disabled man who found his dream vehicle, but soon discovered all the problems, including that it was in an accident - of which he was never told - successfully ...

Legal battle: lawyer takes estate agent to court over defamation

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A lawyer and an estate agent locked horns in court over defamatory messages, which were sparked by an affair between the now ex-wife of the estate agent and the ...

Deadline looms for Tshwane spaza shop owners to register their businesses

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The City of Tshwane urges spaza shop and food outlet owners to register their businesses by February 28 to avoid penalties and ensure compliance.

Judge dismisses fired officers over uninvestigated assault case

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Two police officers were dismissed for failing to investigate an assault case, leading to a court ruling that highlights the importance of accountability in law ...

Court rules on bank transfer error: client must repay R935 949. 83

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A Northern Cape High Court ruling clarifies that erroneous bank transfers are not gifts, as a client learns he must repay R935 949. 83 to First Rand Bank.

Baker reinstated after unfair dismissal over mixing mistake

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Discover how the Johannesburg Labour Court intervened in a baker’s unfair dismissal case, highlighting the complexities of workplace instructions and accountability. ...