Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

SCA must again decide on 18-year legal battle over Please Call Me compensation

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Nkosana Makate's relentless pursuit of justice for his Please Call Me invention faces another hurdle as the Constitutional Court demands a fresh look by the Supreme ...

Labour Party's legal bid to halt National Dialogue dismissed by Gauteng High Court

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The Labour Party of South Africa's urgent legal bid to stop the National Dialogue has been dismissed by the Gauteng High Court, raising questions about the President's ...

Infant abuse case: Pretoria couple pleads not guilty to attempted murder

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A Pretoria couple, charged with the attempted murder of their infant son, Baby M, pleads not guilty, challenging the State to prove its case against them.

Three men on trial for the brutal murder of farm worker Dumisani Phakathi

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A police stop-and-search operation uncovers the murder of farm worker Dumisani Phakathi, exposing a tangled web of accusations among three suspects.

Advertising Regulatory Board clears Med-Lemon's controversial sneeze ad

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Med-Lemon's latest advertisement, featuring a graphic sneeze, has drawn complaints for its disturbing imagery. The Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled that it ...

Freedom of expression has limits, Supreme Court rules in social media defamation case

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What are the limits of freedom of expression on social media? The Supreme Court of Appeal's recent ruling clarifies that defamation is not protected, following a ...

Landmark agreement with Meta to combat child exploitation in South Africa

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The digital giant also agreed to disclose subscriber information for over 60 offending accounts across both platforms, enabling victims and their families to pursue ...

Meta hauled to 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 ...

High Court's urgent order to Meta: Shut down child pornography accounts

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The Gauteng High Court has taken decisive action against Meta, ordering the shutdown of anonymous Instagram accounts and WhatsApp channels distributing explicit ...

Omotoso’s acquittal under scrutiny again

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The National Prosecuting Authority requests the Eastern Cape High Court to clarify the judgment that acquitted Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused of serious charges, ...

Community Schemes Ombud Services overturns dog poo fine against tenant

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In issuing a fine for dog mess on the common property of a complex, a body corporate must be sure of the culprit, else the fine is not lawful, the Community Schemes ...

Collins Letsoalo, the suspended RAF CEO claims corruption within the legal fraternity

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Suspended Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo discusses his claims of corruption within the legal fraternity during a recent media briefing, shedding light on ...

Justice at last for Chaipus Nyoka as apartheid-era cop Johan Marais ‘rots in jail’

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After 38 years, Johan Marais has been sentenced to 15 years for the murder of Chaipus Nyoka, as emotional scenes unfold in the Gauteng High Court. The Nyoka family ...

Tribunal concludes hearing on allegations against Judge President

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Judge President Selby Mbenenge faces serious allegations of sexual harassment as the Judicial Conduct Tribunal concludes its hearing, with oral arguments set for ...

'It was only flirtatious' - Eastern Cape Judge President tells Tribunal

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Judge Mbenenge also vehemently denied that he had ever sent Mengo any pictures of his private parts.

Bitter end to misleading radio advert about fizzy drinks

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A controversial radio advertisement claiming that sugary drinks make children sick has sparked concern among parents and led to an investigation by the Advertising ...

RAF CEO intends to appeal against suspension ruling in court battle

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Collins Letsoalo, the suspended CEO of the Road Accident Fund, appeals a judge's ruling that upheld his suspension, alleging bias and significant errors in the judgment. ...

Burton’s Foods trademark dispute against Boxer Superstores dismissed

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Burton’s Foods challenges Boxer Superstores in a legal dispute over the trademark 'Wheels', arguing that it causes consumer confusion with their 'Wagon Wheels' biscuits. ...

Car payment defaulter wins against Westbank over repossessed vehicle

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A recent Gauteng High Court ruling underscores the importance of compliance with the National Credit Act in vehicle repossession cases, as a consumer successfully ...

Meet the candidates for Deputy Chief Justice

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On Wednesday, the Judicial Service Commission will interview three candidates for South Africa's next Deputy Chief Justice, with President Cyril Ramaphosa making ...

MTN faces scrutiny over hidden costs in 'free' router advertising

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MTN South Africa has been ordered to amend its misleading advertising for a 'free-to-use' router after a consumer complaint revealed hidden activation fees, raising ...

Suspension threatens to severely damage RAF boss' integrity, says lawyer

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Collins Letsoalo, the suspended CEO of the Road Accident Fund, argues in the Gauteng High Court for urgent reinstatement, claiming his suspension could irreparably ...

#UniteBehind gets green light to join Prasa Zondo corruption review proceedings

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#UniteBehind is granted permission to join the court proceedings challenging corruption findings against five former board members of Prasa, highlighting the public ...

Police minister must pay for man wounded while in cop van

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Enock Ximba's wrongful arrest for noise pollution led to a shocking incident where he was shot during a police response to a robbery, resulting in a court ruling ...

SCA rules for health MEC in groundbreaking general damages claim case

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The Supreme Court of Appeal has made a landmark ruling regarding general damages for unconscious claimants, particularly in a cerebral palsy case where a child was ...