Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

SCA judge Dambuza-Mayosi hopes to 'add more value" to Concourt

Zelda Venter|Published

As the Judicial Service Commission interviews candidates for Constitutional Court vacancies, Justice Nambitha Dambuza-Mayosi reveals her insights on judicial independence ...

'Misleading' claims about sugary drinks leave appeals committee with sour taste

Zelda Venter|Published

The Advertising Regulatory Board has upheld a ruling against Heala. org's advertisment, which claimed that fizzy drinks and fruit juice cause serious health issues ...

State hauled to court over failure to enforce National Child Protection Register

Zelda Venter|Updated

Section27 and the Teddy Bear Foundation petition the Gauteng High Court to enforce compliance with the National Child Protection Register, spotlighting alarming ...

Primrose Park Primary teacher to be reinstated after unfair dismissal

Zelda Venter|Published

The Western Cape Education Department's attempt to overturn the reinstatement of a teacher dismissed for alleged misconduct, has been rejected by the Labour Court, ...

Gang leader awarded damages after Goodwood prison kettle attack

Zelda Venter|Published

The Western Cape High Court has found the Ministry of Correctional Services liable for damages after an inmate was severely injured when boiling water was poured ...

Court comes to rescue of widow defrauded in property transfer

Zelda Venter|Published

A recent court ruling has reinstated a widow's ownership of her home after she was misled into signing documents that facilitated a fraudulent property transfer. ...

Court denies Limpopo principal's appeal over mishandled sexual abuse case

Zelda Venter|Published

A Limpopo school principal's attempt to regain his position after dismissal for mishandling a sexual abuse case has been denied by the Johannesburg Labour Court, ...

Chance at freedom for Evilina Moloi after nearly 30 years in jail

Zelda Venter|Published

After nearly 30 years behind bars, Evilina Moloi's non-parole period has been challenged in court, offering her a chance for release in line with current legislation. ...

Woman wins court battle to deregister fake customary marriage orchestrated by ex-lover

Zelda Venter|Updated

A woman learns she is legally married to her former partner, despite having a domestic violence interdict against him. The Gauteng High Court intervenes to overturn ...

Madlanga commission evidence leader Motau's replacement named

Rapula Moatshe and Zelda Venter|Published

Amid speculation about threats to his safety, Advocate Terry Motau SC's potential resignation from the Madlanga Commission raises questions about the ongoing inquiry ...

How vehicle maintenance affects your insurance claims

Zelda Venter|Published

Maintaining vehicle roadworthiness is vital for insurance claims.

Labour Court overturns 'wholly irrational' sanction for sexual harassment at Bergrivier Municipality

Zelda Venter|Published

The Western Cape Labour Court has deemed a 10-day suspension and final warning for a Bergrivier Municipality employee guilty of sexual harassment as unacceptable, ...

Experts gather at national summit to reform parole system

Zelda Venter|Published

Over two days, experts gather at the national review summit to address the challenges in South Africa's parole system, advocating for enhanced support for offenders ...

Woman wins court battle for laser treatment reimbursement after life-changing injuries

Zelda Venter|Published

A Western Cape woman, disfigured in a car accident while jogging, wins a court case against the Road Accident Fund for reimbursement of her laser treatment costs, ...

Family to pursue damages claim after toddler killed by leopard at Kruger National Park

Zelda Venter|Published

South African National Parks is studying a court ruling that allows the family of a toddler, killed in a leopard attack at Kruger National Park, to pursue a damages ...

MK Party's attempt to stop Madlanga Commission 'not urgent'

Zelda Venter|Published

The Gauteng High Court has dealt a significant blow to Jacob Zuma and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party by dismissing their urgent application to halt the Madlanga Commission. ...

FSCA cracks down on funeral firms for unlicensed policy sales

Zelda Venter|Published

FSCA's intervention prompts four funeral firms to rectify licensing issues after collecting millions in unlicenced premiums, safeguarding consumer interests.

Jacob Zuma and MK Party to contest Madlanga Commission's authority in court

Zelda Venter|Published

Jacob Zuma and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party are set to challenge the Madlanga Commission's authority in the Gauteng High Court, arguing ...

Labour Court overturns ruling in Nedbank sexual harassment case, confirms dismissal

Zelda Venter|Published

A female bank officer accuses a colleague of sexual harassment , leading to a controversial ruling by the Johannesburg Labour Court that overturns an earlier arbitration ...

Consumer rights upheld: Court quashes repossession order over email error

Zelda Venter|Published

A recent ruling by the Gauteng High Court underscores the necessity for credit providers to send mandatory notices to the correct addresses. This case involved a ...

R100 000 awarded to man wrongfully arrested in taxi killing case

Zelda Venter|Published

A judge has ordered the South African Police Service to pay R100,000 in damages to a man wrongfully arrested in connection with a taxi killing, highlighting the ...

Labour Court upholds dismissal of employee for misusing petty cash on chocolate bars

Zelda Venter|Published

An employee's dismissal for misusing petty cash to buy chocolate bars raises questions about trust and workplace ethics, as the Labour Court reviews the case following ...