Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

Supreme Court ruling allows Hoërskool DF Malan to change its name

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The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of Hoërskool DF Malan's name change to DF Akademie, marks a significant step in distancing the institution from its ...

Diner wins damages after needle in hamburger incident at Stellenbosch restaurant

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A diner at Beyerskloof Wine Bar in Stellenbosch has won a damages claim after ingesting a needle-like object found in her hamburger. The Western Cape High Court ...

Judge's secretary gets written death threat amid harassment inquiry

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The Women’s Legal Centre condemns a chilling death threat against Andiswa Mengo, secretary to an Eastern Cape High Court judge, amid serious sexual harassment allegations ...

Motorist awarded R26. 6m after pothole accident leaves her paraplegic

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A motorist has been awarded R26. 6 million in compensation after a pothole accident left her paraplegic, highlighting the negligence of the North West Department ...

Overturned Cholota extradition will not affect Ace Magashule asbestos trial - NPA

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The Bloemfontein High Court's ruling on Moroadi Cholota's extradition raises questions about jurisdiction and the NPA's next steps in a high-profile corruption case. ...

Persecuted gay man, shunned in his homeland, granted reconsideration of asylum in SA

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A Muslim man imprisoned in Chad for his sexual orientation, seeks asylum in South Africa after a court criticised the refusal of his application.

Correctional Services liable for toddler's drowning at Mandela House

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The Western Cape High Court has found the Department of Correctional Services liable for the drowning of an 18-month-old boy in a swimming pool at the Mandela House, ...

Bishop Zondo's legal battle: Accusations of rape and the quest for acquittal

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Bishop Bafana Stephen Zondo faces multiple rape charges and is contesting the judge's refusal to recuse himself, as his legal team prepares to appeal.

Desiree Liebenberg's bail appeal rejected

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The wife of controversial diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg was for a second time refused bail. The Pretoria High Court found that she remains a flight risk.

Court hears evidence against midwife accused of causing baby deaths and disabilities

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Yolande Maritz Fouchee, a midwife from Pretoria, faces serious allegations in the Gauteng High Court, including culpable homicide and assault, as mothers testify ...

Relief for new asylum seekers

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The Western Cape High Court has ruled against unconstitutional practices that denied asylum seekers access to the asylum system, affirming South Africa's commitment ...

Sweet victory for workers embroiled in seven-year legal battle with Heineken

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After a lengthy seven-year legal struggle, six former workers at Heineken's Sedibeng plant have finally received justice and compensation for their unfair dismissal, ...

Law firm challenges mandatory mediation directive in Constitutional Court

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A Pretoria law firm is fighting back against a directive mandating mediation for civil cases in Gauteng's high courts, claiming it infringes on the rights of litigants. ...

Request to relocate sons to Israel denied

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A mother of two sons will have to return to Israel without her children after the Gauteng High Court found it is better and safer for them to grow up in South Africa ...

Court awards R5. 5million in damages after twin swap at birth

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After a tragic baby swap incident over 20 years ago, the Gauteng High Court has ordered the MEC for Health to pay R5. 5 million in damages to the affected families, ...

Cape Town cancer patients win legal battle to retain top oncologist

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Sixteen cancer patients successfully challenged a Cape Town hospital's decision to terminate their oncologist's privileges, highlighting the importance of patient ...

Road Accident Fund CEO denies wrongdoing in multi-million lease deal

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Facing serious allegations, Collins Letsoalo, CEO of the Road Accident Fund, asserts his innocence and commitment to transparency regarding a R79 million lease deal. ...

Magistrate appointments vital for justice in South Africa

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With over 290 candidates shortlisted for magistrate positions, the Magistrate’s Commission aims to address the critical shortage of judicial officers in South Africa, ...

SCA orders Minister to enforce air quality regulations in the Highveld

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The Supreme Court of Appeal has mandated the Minister of Environmental Affairs to implement air quality regulations in the Highveld Priority Area, following a legal ...

14-year-old rape victim's suicide leads to freedom for alleged rapists

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A 14-year-old rape victim's death by suicide has resulted in her alleged attackers walking free due to a court ruling that prioritised their right to cross-examine ...

Bishop Zondo seeks judge's recusal in rape trial, citing bias

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Bishop Bafana Stephen Zondo, facing multiple rape charges, has demanded the judge's recusal, claiming judicial bias after his application for discharge was dismissed. ...

How new regulations aim to formalise traditional healing in SA

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New regulations in South Africa are set to formalise traditional healing practices, addressing the legitimacy of medical certificates issued by traditional healers ...

R60bn class action against banks lauded

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Advocate Douglas Shaw is pushing for a R60 billion class action against major South African banks who allegedly sold repossessed homes for as little as R100, leaving ...

Law firm voices concerns over mandatory mediation for civil trials

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A leading Pretoria law firm has expressed concerns over a new directive requiring mediation before civil trials, highlighting potential legal and constitutional ...

Legal showdown between First Choice and Fresh Choice in trademark dispute

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Woodlands Dairy, a long-standing, family-owned dairy operator in the Eastern Cape, turned to the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, to obtain an order against its competitor. ...