Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

Understanding the implications of new sexual harassment policy in SA' s judiciary

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Discover how South Africa' s new sexual harassment policy is set to reshape the judiciary, addressing critical issues of misconduct and promoting a safer workplace ...

' Apologetic' E Cape Judge withdraws disparaging remarks on Mthatha' s legal practitioners

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Judge Mandela Makaula' s apology for his controversial remarks about Mthatha' s legal practitioners comes amid public outrage and condemnation from legal bodies. ...

Godongwana must now answer to R1.35 trillion claim

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is now a respondent in a legal claim by the Surtie family, seeking R1.35 trillion from the Public Investment Corporation, linked ...

Advertising Board finds LekkeSlaap' s ad crossed line between humor and harassment of women

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The Advertising Regulatory Board' s controversial ruling on LekkeSlaap' s latest commercial featuring influencer Tali raises critical questions about humour, harassment, ...

Court blow paves way for varsity student leaders to be hauled before disciplinary hearing

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Three student leaders at the University of Johannesburg are appealing to the Gauteng High Court to halt disciplinary proceedings following a protest over the withdrawal ...

Zuma' s foundation decries ' troubling contradiction' in R28.9 million court order

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Former President Jacob Zuma' s foundation expresses concern over a court ruling that holds him liable for R28.9 million in legal fees, arguing that the ruling undermines ...

Please Call Me creator braces for another legal showdown with Vodacom

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Nkosana Makate faces a staggering legal bill as he prepares to challenge Vodacom in the Supreme Court of Appeal over the Please Call Me invention, a battle that ...

Legal setback in quest for subtitles for more accessible TV broadcasts

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The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities faces another setback in its efforts to make South African television accessible for the deaf and hard ...

Pay back the R28.9 million in legal fees, court tells Zuma

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The Gauteng High Court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma must repay over R28.9 million in legal costs, including interest following a court order.

Court dismisses patient’s claim over faulty drip

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A former patient at Potchefstroom Hospital loses his legal battle against the MEC for Health after a faulty drip caused complications, as the court finds no negligence ...

Nomsa Mokwai: Balancing life as a Springbok rugby player and trauma nurse

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Professional nurse Nomsa Mokwai prides herself on being particular about nursing practices, but, when she’s not working with the trauma team, she proudly puts on ...

Zuma is the victim, says lawyer as State wants R28m paid back

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Former President Jacob Zuma's legal fees of R28 million are under scrutiny, as his counsel argues against his liability, questioning the accountability of state ...

Standard Bank violated National Credit Act, rules SCA

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The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that Standard Bank's use of settlement agreements to enforce debts against a family trust violated the National Credit Act, ...

Reinstate PhD student or face jail time, judge warns varsity officials

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The Polokwane High Court has found the University of Limpopo and its senior officials in contempt of court for failing to reinstate doctoral student Dickiel Kusainda, ...

SAPS to pay R1.8 million for assaulting man over " some police are useless” comment

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An innocent civilian, Ramothopo Ratshwene, has been awarded R1. 8 million after being brutally assaulted by police officers for expressing his opinion.

Prison head in contempt for not allowing Czech crime boss Krejčíř to charge his laptop

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The court found that by not allowing Krejčíř to charge his laptop while in his control for his studies, the prison head has disregarded the earlier order and he ...

Mother' s heart-wrenching battle for justice after son undergoes surgery on the wrong knee

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A mother recounts her devastating experience when her son underwent surgery on the wrong knee, leading to a legal battle against the Limpopo MEC for Health over ...

SCA rules against bid to halt pharmacist-led therapy

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Following a Supreme Court of Appeal ...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. ...