Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

Jacob Zuma is an ‘easy target’ in R28.9m court order

Zelda Venter|Updated

The Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, was told that Zuma is an innocent party and the real wrongdoers are the State officials who authorised the payments.

DMRE fails in bid to have Impala Platinum Mines disclose report into 2023 disaster

Zelda Venter|Published

Following a tragic incident at Impala Platinum Mines that resulted in the deaths of 16 miners, the Johannesburg Labour Court ruled that the mine is not obligated ...

Advertising Board cites global concern over Epstein case in banning Teazers ad

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The Advertising Regulatory Board has banned a Teazers billboard advertisement for objectifying women, highlighting the need for responsible representation in advertising ...

Government hauled to court over failure to prevent 'vigilante obstruction’ at public clinics

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Urgent court petition by civil society organisations seeks to end vigilante actions blocking healthcare access for vulnerable patients in Gauteng, including foreign ...

Activists haul government to court over claims of citizens fighting for Israel in Gaza

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Allegations regarding South African nationals unlawfully serving in the Israeli Defence Forces are set to be examined in the Gauteng High Court, as activists seek ...

Officials arrested over R100k 'gratification' linked to Tembisa Hospital probe remain in custody

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A Tembisa Hospital employee and a Hawks officer were arrested after allegedly attempting to bribe an investigator.

Batohi reveals attempts to influence NPA's work

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Shamila Batohi, the National Director of Public Prosecutions, discusses the challenges faced by prosecutors in South Africa and the influence of external factors ...

Court halts release of results in 2022 Matric cheating scandal

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The Mpumalanga High Court has ruled in favour of the Department of Basic Education, allowing the withholding of matric results from learners implicated in a cheating ...

NPA boss accuses suspended Director of Public Prosecutions of political motives

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Shamila Batohi, head of the National Director of Public Prosecutions, shares her insights during the Nkabinde Inquiry into Andrew Chauke's fitness for office, emphasising ...

Defence pokes holes in case against suspended DPP Chauke

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Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi argued that the accusations against suspended Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke are baseless, as he defends his client's ...

Sandton Repo Cars to refund customer R459 900 for unsafe VW golf

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The Gauteng High Court's ruling in favour of a consumer against Sandton Repo Cars not only orders a R459,900 refund for a defective vehicle but also sets a precedent ...

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

Zelda Venter|Published

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

Zelda Venter|Updated

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 ...