Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

Court turns down doctor's bid for reinstatement after sexual misconduct ruling

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Dr Gregory Hough, a former endocrinologist from Qqeberha, is appealing his disbarment by the Health Professions Council of South Africa after being found guilty ...

Inquiry chair dismisses NPA boss Batohi's demands

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An inquiry into Advocate Andrew Chauke's conduct as Director of Public Prosecutions has commenced, focusing on allegations of misconduct and the mishandling of high-profile ...

NPA boss first to testify against suspended DPP Chauke

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The Nkabinde inquiry into suspended DPP Andrew Chauke commences in Pretoria, with National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shamila Batohi as the first witness.

Hugs and 'baby kiss' cost principal his job

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A Gauteng school principal was dismissed after a series of inappropriate actions towards a volunteer assistant, including an unwanted hug and a request for a " baby ...

Google and YouTube R688 million support package to boost SA media

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The Competition Commission’s inquiry found that Google does have a monopoly over the sharing of news media on the internet through Search. Google and a number of ...

Pretoria Girls High dealt a blow in its bid to access racism probe report

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The Gauteng High Court heard an application from the governing body of Pretoria High School for Girls, seeking access to a report on allegations of racism within ...

Groundbreaking victory for transgender inmate at Sun City Prison

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A South African court has ruled in favour of a transgender inmate's right to receive hormone therapy, highlighting issues of discrimination and healthcare access ...

Can revealing someone’s HIV status be defamation?

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The legal ramifications of disclosing someone's HIV status were examined in a recent court case, highlighting the distinction between defamation and breach of privacy. ...

Adjudicator rules in favour of girlfriend over customary wife in R4.5 million death benefit case

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A customary wife faces challenges in claiming a death benefit after her husband's passing, as the Pension Funds Adjudicator rules on dependency and legal marriage ...

Land dispute case haunts Judge President George Phatudi

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Judge President George Phatudi has been reprimanded for breaching the judicial conduct code by presiding over a case involving a former client, raising concerns ...

South African mother ordered to return son to Denmark after midnight escape

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The Central Authority of South Africa and the father of the child turned to the Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, to enforce the terms of the Hague Convention relating ...

Errant lawyer’s wife also disbarred

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Novelwano Nonxuba, the wife of disbarred lawyer Zuko Nonxuba, has been struck from the roll of attorneys due to serious allegations of theft involving millions meant ...

Why recently interviewed judges failed to make the JSC cut

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The Judicial Service Commission's recent interviews resulted in only16 appointments out of 24 vacancies, highlighting the challenges and ethical considerations in ...

Legal troubles for Cape Town politician over 'defamatory' posts about Kunene, McKenzie

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Controversial Cape Town politician Mehmet Vefa Dag faces legal action for defamatory statements against prominent political figures, as the court issues an interim ...

Lights out on Nersa's municipal electricity hikes approval stance

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The Gauteng High Court has ruled that Nersa's approval of municipal electricity tariff hikes without proper public participation is unconstitutional.

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 ...