Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

More woes for lawyer in R60bn lawsuit against banks

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In a significant legal battle, homeowners affected by foreclosure unite behind lawyer Douglas Shaw as he faces challenges in the Gauteng High Court.

'Overwhelmed' lawyer in R60 billion lawsuit against banks now barred from proceedings

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Douglas Shaw, who has been driving the case for the past six years against the country’s major banks, was given until Wednesday to produce a Fidelity Fund Certificate ...

Another twist in R60 billion class action lawsuit against banks

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Proceedings were just about to begin when counsel for First Rand Bank, one of the respondents, told Judge Leonie Windell that his attorney received an anonymous ...

Labour Court reinstates employee dismissed for low alcohol reading

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The CCMA earlier found that although the dismissal was procedurally fair, it was substantively unfair. The commissioner accordingly ordered the company to reinstate ...

R2.6 million debt haunts online gambler in credit limit dispute

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When Investec Bank wanted its money back, the gambler was unable to repay his debt, but instead accused the bank of “reckless credit” practices by allowing him to ...

Former lotteries boss dealt another pension fund blow

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Philemon Letwaba, the former COO of the National Lotteries Commission, faces a setback as the Special Tribunal denies his request to release R2.8 million in pension ...

Adjudicator rules for pensioner who went 200 days without his pension

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The PFA found the fund’s behaviour “reprehensible”, and in addition to paying the member back payment of R72,394, as well as interest, the fund was ordered to pay ...

Workers win battle over unilateral 13th cheque withdrawal

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The company was ordered to pay the remaining 45 applicants a 13th cheque for each year it has failed to pay, from 2021 to the date of final payment.

Court rules personal loan protection policy can't be used for school fees, father's plea denied

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The father, in desperation turned to the Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg for an urgent order to obtain the money so that his children would not be kicked out of ...

Gun billboard near school route cleared by Advertising Regulatory Board

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The Advertising Regulatory Board accepted that nothing about the advertisement indicates that children are intended as its target.

Landmark victory for mom in R23m lawsuit against government

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The SCA pointed out that Parliament, and not the courts, are responsible for major law reform. It also found that on the evidence, it was irrational to conclude ...

Louis Liebenberg number 41 on Weskoppies waiting list

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Judge Mandla Mbongwe found that it is in Liebenberg’s constitutional interests to be mentally evaluated at this stage, rather than later during his trial.

isiXhosa in court judgment a win for multilingualism

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A recent ruling by the Eastern Cape High Court reinforces the right of South African citizens, including lawyers, to use their own languages in court.

Social Development directed to restore funding for child protection services

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The Rata Social Services NPC, consisting of nine organisations, turned to the court for an urgent order to have their funding restored. They made it clear that at ...

High Court rejects Nedbank's vehicle debt collection method as legally insufficient

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The Western Cape High Court said affixing to a door or gate without demonstrating how it would reach the defendant did not meet the legal requirements.

Thabo Bester to remain in KZN prison after court strikes urgent transfer bid

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Thabo Bester's urgent application to be transferred back to Gauteng has been denied by the Gauteng High Court.

Ex-acting judge fights attempted murder charge after road rage stabbing

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The advocate has maintained his innocence from the start and said that he acted in self-defence when he stabbed Pretoria resident Conrad Pretorius.

Advertising watchdog dismisses complaint against risqué golf apparel

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The Advertising Regulatory Board found that the images are not graphic and are stylised in a manner that lends itself to humour rather than pornography or adult ...

Contempt case against lawyer who spoke isiXhosa in court overturned

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Judge Belinda Hartle also found that speaking isiXhosa in circumstances of communication difficulty was not in willful misconduct and did not undermine the court ...

Louis Liebenberg claims mental evaluation order contradicts medical advice

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Following a verbal outburst in court last year, the 61-year-old was ordered to undergo a 30-day mental evaluation at Pretoria’s Weskoppies Hospital, but he has now ...

Why HPCSA wants Dr Wouter Basson hauled before disciplinary hearing

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Dr Wouter Basson was found guilty of unprofessional conduct in December 2013. This followed a disciplinary hearing into complaints stemming from his activities in ...

Interim curator to oversee Mabuza's R44 million pension amid family disputes

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The Mpumalanga High Court has appointed an interim curator to oversee David Mabuza's R44 million pension fund, ensuring his dependents are supported amid ongoing ...

Bester challenges 'unlawful' KZN prison transfer, cites legal consultation barriers

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Thabo Bester will ask the court to overturn his transfer as being unlawful. He is asking for an order that the Department of Correctional Services immediately transfer ...

Homeowners ready to haul banks to court over repossessed homes

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The certification of a class action was instituted in February 2020 against four of the country’s major banks, as well as against financial institutions and public ...

Court hears former midwife's defence in case of babies' deaths and birth disabilities

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Former midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee is fighting 14 charges including culpable homicide in the Gauteng High Court. She denies allegations that her practices at ...