Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

Standard Bank accused of ‘frustrating justice’ in Rand manipulation case

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Standard Bank, identified as the most aggressive litigant in alleged currency manipulation case, has been accused of frustrating the administration of justice.

Nedbank disputes Competition Commission’s conspiracy claims in rand manipulation case

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Nedbank's legal team vigorously defends against the Competition Commission's conspiracy allegations, challenging the evidence and the validity of the claims surrounding ...

‘Colluding’ banks likened to cartels in rand-fixing saga

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The alleged collusion by some of the country’s top banks and their international counterparts to manipulate the Rand resembles a classic example of a transnational ...

‘RAND-FIXING’: BANKS HAVE THEIR DAY IN COURT

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The Competition Commission is set to challenge a previous ruling by the Competition Appeal Court in the Constitutional Court, as it seeks to hold banks accountable ...

Advertising Regulatory Board finds key omissions in Ster-Kinekor's Morvies Club ad

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The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has instructed that Ster-Kinekor’s Morvies Club advertisement be amended so that it does not create the impression that the ...

Transnet added as defendant in R1. 5 injury claim

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The Western Cape High Court has ordered Transnet to be included as a defendant in a R1. 5 million damages claim from a woman injured after falling into an unprotected ...

Judge criticises parents' foul language in child dispute case

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A Western Cape High Court judge expresses discontent over the foul language used by parents in a custody dispute, as he rules on a mother's request for her daughter ...

Deputy police commissioner’s interdict against whistle-blower overturned

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he Bloemfontein High Court overturns Deputy National Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya's interdict, empowering whistle-blower Patricia Morgan-Mashale to ...

Pending criminal case costs applicant top court position in the Eastern Cape

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Siphephelo Luthuli's court manager application faced turmoil due to a pending DUI case, sparking a legal battle that reveals the critical importance of transparency ...

Judge seeks clarity in marriage dispute over a 12-year-old bride

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Two widows clash in court over a controversial marriage involving a 12-year-old bride, as a judge seeks oral evidence to unravel the complexities of customary law. ...

Court rejects Swiss husband’s attempt to evade maintenance by claiming poverty

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A Swiss husband has been ordered by the Western Cape High Court to pay R277,000 in arrear maintenance to his wife, despite claiming financial difficulties due to ...

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya unveils new sexual harassment policy for judiciary

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On National Women’s Day, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya announced a groundbreaking Sexual Harassment Policy for the South African Judiciary, reinforcing the commitment ...

Constitutional Court rules on pension fund death benefits distribution

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The Constitutional Court's recent ruling clarifies how dependency should be assessed for pension fund death benefits, emphasising the importance of factual circumstances ...

Court orders mental evaluation for diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg after courtroom outburst

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Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg is ordered to undergo a 30-day mental evaluation after a disruptive courtroom incident, raising questions about his understanding ...

Wrongfully imprisoned man to receive R750,000 compensation

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Wonder Nkambule spent nearly eight years in prison for a crime he did not commit, only to face an additional 77 days of unlawful detention after his appeal.

Cyril fights to delay apartheid damages case

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President Cyril Ramaphosa requests the Gauteng High Court to postpone a R167 million damages case related to apartheid atrocities until a judicial inquiry clarifies ...

GrandWest liable for damages suffered by electrocuted girl

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The child had been clinging to the metal rail at the kiddie ice-skating rink while watching other children when the incident occurred.

ConCourt broadens interpretation of grazing rights under ESTA

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The Constitutional Court has expanded the interpretation of the Extension of Security of Tenure Act, affirming the grazing rights of the Mereki brothers on a farm ...

Kenny Kunene ordered to apologise for calling Julius Malema a ‘cockroach’

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Kenny Kunene faces a court-ordered apology to EFF leader Julius Malema after the Gauteng High Court ruled his derogatory remarks constituted hate speech, raising ...

Court rules on former ConCourt Judge Yvonne Mokgoro's will

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Following the passing of former Constitutional Court Judge Yvonne Mokgoro, her children are in court to validate her 2021 will, which contradicts an earlier 2014 ...

Court rules against Collins Letsoalo's appeal for RAF CEO reinstatement

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Collins Letsoalo's appeal to be reinstated as CEO of the Road Accident Fund has been denied by the Gauteng High Court, which ruled that his suspension was lawful ...

Constitutional Court finds Parliament failed in public participation process

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The Constitutional Court has ruled that Parliament did not adequately facilitate public participation in the appointment of new members to the Commission for Gender ...

SCA must again decide on 18-year legal battle over Please Call Me compensation

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Nkosana Makate's relentless pursuit of justice for his Please Call Me invention faces another hurdle as the Constitutional Court demands a fresh look by the Supreme ...

Labour Party's legal bid to halt National Dialogue dismissed by Gauteng High Court

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The Labour Party of South Africa's urgent legal bid to stop the National Dialogue has been dismissed by the Gauteng High Court, raising questions about the President's ...

Infant abuse case: Pretoria couple pleads not guilty to attempted murder

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A Pretoria couple, charged with the attempted murder of their infant son, Baby M, pleads not guilty, challenging the State to prove its case against them.