Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

'The numbers are a testament to an exclusionary past': LPC fights for transformation in South Africa's legal profession

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The Legal Practice Council defends the Legal Sector Code in court, highlighting the ongoing racial and gender disparities within South Africa's legal profession, ...

Afrikaner union Solidarity uses 'merit-based' argument as it targets transformation-focused B-BBEE Legal Sector Code in court ...

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Solidarity, a trade union, has launched an application to overturn the Legal Sector Code, arguing that it prioritises race over merit and infringes on individual ...

Douglas Shaw faces suspension as class action against banks stalls

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Amidst delays in a R60 billion class action against major banks, the Legal Practice Council is set to seek the suspension of lawyer Douglas Shaw for appearing in ...

Spam calls could become a thing of the past as new regulations shake up direct marketing in SA

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New regulations introducing a National Consumer Commission opt-out registry aim to curb spam calls in South Africa by requiring direct marketers to register, regularly ...

Digital evidence: The new cornerstone of justice in South Africa

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Digital evidence is increasingly becoming the cornerstone of legal proceedings in South Africa, influencing outcomes in both criminal and civil cases. This article ...

Court intervenes after 78 English-only pupils placed at Afrikaans school

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A court ruling has emerged in Mpumalanga regarding the controversial placement of 78 English-speaking learners at an Afrikaans medium school, raising concerns about ...

Gauteng High Court denies Dr Basson’s request to halt disciplinary proceedings

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Dr Wouter Basson, notorious for his role in apartheid's Project Coast, faces ongoing disciplinary proceedings as the Gauteng High Court denies his request for a ...

MKP Moves to Block Shamila Batohi’s Pension Amid Ongoing Misconduct Allegations

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The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has approached the Gauteng High Court to prevent the pension payout of former NDPP Advocate Shamila Batohi, citing unresolved misconduct ...

Retrenched and found a new job: Labour Court resolves dispute around severance pay

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Three retrenched employees successfully claim severance pay after the Labour Court rules that securing new jobs does not negate their entitlement to compensation. ...

'Eskom can't keep secrets': Supreme Court rules power utility must disclose coal and diesel contracts

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Eskom is now required to disclose its coal and diesel contracts following a Supreme Court ruling, a decision that aims to enhance transparency.

Court orders demolition of illegal boundary wall in Midrand estate

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A Midrand estate owner faces legal challenges after a court ruling permits the demolition of his illegally constructed boundary wall, highlighting ongoing disputes ...

Lekota was not of sound mind says court, his lover 'emptied' his bank account weeks before his death

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The Gauteng High Court has delivered a critical judgment regarding the financial dealings of Mosiuoa Lekota's partner, revealing significant withdrawals from his ...

Melgisedek building eviction: Residents appeal to Supreme Court amid relocation controversy

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Residents of the Melgisedek building in Pretoria are appealing to the Supreme Court of Appeal against their eviction, as the City of Tshwane prepares for relocation ...

Widower wins right to stay in retirement unit after eviction bid fails

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A Gauteng High Court ruling allows an elderly widower to remain in his retirement unit, overturning an eviction attempt by the owning church, highlighting the complexities ...

Babies born with disabilities: Guilty verdict sought in case against former Pretoria midwife

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The prosecution is calling for a guilty verdict against former Pretoria midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee, who faces 14 charges, including culpable homicide, related ...

Legal debate unfolds over Justice Khampepe's role in apartheid-era commission

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Retired Justice Sisi Khampepe faces legal scrutiny as former presidents Zuma and Mbeki seek her removal from a commission investigating apartheid-era cases.

Negligent in maintaining national road: Sanral found liable for accident

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The Western Cape High Court has ruled that the South African National Roads Agency and two contractors are liable for a motorist's injuries caused by aquaplaning ...

'Lack of consultation': Eviction sparks legal battle in Tshwane

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Residents and business owners in the Moot are taking legal action to halt the City of Tshwane's plan to relocate 450 occupiers from the Melgisedek building to a ...

Madlanga Commission | NPA boss Andy Mothibi outlines strategy for action against those implicated

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Advocate Andy Mothibi, the newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions, outlines his strategic vision for the National Prosecuting Authority, focusing on immediate ...

Gauteng High Court set to rule on matric results publication legality

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The Gauteng High Court is poised to rule on a crucial appeal regarding the publication of matric results, a decision that could reshape the balance between privacy ...

How land reform policies are failing women's housing rights in South Africa

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Lawyer Louise du Plessis reveals the urgent need for reform in South Africa's land policies, as women face increasing challenges in securing their housing rights. ...

Gauteng High Court temporarily closes due to power outage

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The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has temporarily ceased operations due to a power outage, leaving legal professionals and the public waiting for updates on the ...

How a petrol attendant's act of kindness transformed a woman's life in Pretoria

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Discover the inspiring story of Tembeka Sonkwele, whose life took a turn for the better thanks to the kindness of petrol attendant Benson Laka.

Gauteng High Court orders urgent eviction of residents from dangerous Melgisedek buildings

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The Gauteng High Court has ordered the eviction of over 400 residents from the Melgisedek buildings in Tshwane, citing severe safety concerns.

Foot-and-mouth disease: Farmers turn to court in a bid to vaccinate their animals themselves

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Livestock farmers are taking legal action to allow private sector involvement in the production and administration of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines, arguing that ...