Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

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 ...

Netflix’s ‘Beauty and the Bester’ film ‘kangaroo court’, says Bester

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The Gauteng High Court is set to rule on whether Netflix's documentary "Beauty and the Bester" can be aired following an application from convicted rapist and murderer ...

Fighting for equality: Transgender inmate's battle for rights in South African prisons

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Transgender inmate Nthabiseng Mokoena takes a stand against systemic discrimination in South African prisons, fighting for her rights and the rights of LGBTQI+ individuals ...

Stay at home, court tells top cop

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The Gauteng High Court has upheld Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola's stay-at-home order for Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, dismissing his ...

Two men awarded R1 million for unlawful arrest and police procedural flaws

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A Gauteng High Court judge has ordered compensation for two assault suspects unlawfully arrested by the police, highlighting the need for better protection of victims' ...

Thabo Bester fights back: Court order sought to stop Netflix documentary airing

Zelda Venter|Published

Thabo Bester, a convicted killer and rapist, is taking legal action against Netflix to prevent the release of the documentary series "Beauty and the Bester," claiming ...

Legal experts call for RAF to fix payment delays outside court

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The Gauteng High Court has dismissed the RAF's request for an extended payment moratorium, prompting legal experts to call for systemic reforms within the fund to ...

High Court overturns unfair sanctions against school learners for vaping

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The Western Cape High Court has declared the disciplinary actions against two learners for vaping in their school hostel unlawful, highlighting issues of double ...

Municipality liable for child's drowning in stormwater drain

Zelda Venter|Published

More than a decade after the tragic drowning of their 17-month-old daughter, her parents finally receive justice as the Supreme Court of Appeal holds the Nelson ...

Top cop’s fate now in court’s hands

Nicola Daniels and Zelda Venter|Published

Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya argues that his stay-at-home order from Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is a covert suspension, as the Gauteng High Court ...

A year of challenges and triumphs for Chief Justice Mandisa Maya

Zelda Venter|Published

In her first year as South Africa's first female Chief Justice, Mandisa Maya has championed judicial independence and revamped sexual harassment policies, yet the ...

Court finds police liable for Nigerian man's suffocation during raid

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The Gauteng High Court has awarded over R2. 6 million to the partner of a Nigerian man who allegedly died from police suffocation during a raid.

Harvard academics aim to join court case for Johannesburg Zoo elephants

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Academics from Harvard Law School aim to contribute to a South African court case concerning the welfare of three elephants at the Johannesburg Zoo, arguing for ...

Mistaken death certificate leads to turmoil for correctional officer

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Madimetja Johannes Ledwaba's life turned upside down when an error declared him dead, leading to a defamation lawsuit against Home Affairs.

Court interdicts company in solar panel design infringement case

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A recent court ruling has highlighted the ongoing intellectual property disputes in South Africa's solar panel industry, as Balster Nienhuis seeks justice against ...

Technician fired for abandoning casino post

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Ally Mokomane's dismissal from Montecasino serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of leaving work early without permission.

Prasa to compensate train attack victim with brain injuries

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After suffering severe brain injuries in a train attack, a 19-year-old man has been awarded nearly R6. 4 million by the court, highlighting the Passenger Rail Agency's ...

Attorney struck off the roll for rewriting magistrate’s judgment

Zelda Venter|Updated

A case before the Eastern Cape High Court, in which it had emerged that an attorney allegedly wrote a judgment on behalf of a magistrate to favour her clients, was ...