Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

Legal battle looms as ALS Paramedics seeks to gag KZN transport boss over alleged defamation

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A legal showdown is set for May as ALS Paramedics takes MEC Siboniso Duma to court, alleging defamation over his comments regarding their conduct at a recent accident ...

Corruption probe | Former lotteries boss fails in bid to access R2.8 million pension fund

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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 ...

Judge denies father's urgent request for school fees from personal loan policy

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A father’s plea for urgent financial assistance to pay his children’s school fees was denied by the Gauteng High Court, revealing critical misunderstandings about ...

Judge upholds mental evaluation order for Louis Liebenberg amid trial delays

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Alleged diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg is ordered to undergo a 30-day mental evaluation at Weskoppies Hospital, following a court ruling that prioritises his mental ...

Thabo Bester's urgent bid to return to Gauteng denied by High Court

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

Magistrate's courtroom drama: Contempt proceedings over isiXhosa use

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A magistrate's courtroom faced turmoil when a lawyer's use of isiXhosa led to contempt proceedings, raising questions about language rights in South Africa's legal ...

Why 'diamond smuggler' Louis Liebenberg is fighting a court order for a psychiatric evaluation

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Louis Liebenberg, a diamond dealer, has filed an urgent application to overturn a court order for a 30-day mental evaluation, arguing that it contradicts medical ...

Dr Wouter Basson challenges HPCSA disciplinary action in court

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Dr Wouter Basson, notorious for his role in apartheid's chemical warfare programme, is taking legal action to stop the HPCSA from pursuing disciplinary proceedings, ...

Court appoints interim curator for David 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 ...

MSC Cruises faces complaint over 'misleading R1 promotional offer'

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MSC Cruises' R1 promotional offer has sparked controversy following a consumer complaint regarding misleading pricing.

How to avoid defamation claims linked to WhatsApp messages

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WhatsApp is reshaping the legal landscape in South Africa, with messages becoming pivotal in defamation cases.

AfriForum Threatens Urgent Court Action to Force Publication of Matric Results in Newspapers

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Urgent legal action is being contemplated to ensure the publication of matric results next week, as the Information Regulator's appeal suspends their release.

Supreme Court set to review Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa and Black Coffee's ongoing divorce saga

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The Supreme Court of Appeal is poised to revisit the contentious divorce proceedings between actress Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa and DJ Black Coffee, following years of ...

Win for consumers: Gauteng High Court rejects Eskom-Nersa settlement over R54 billion tariff hike

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The Gauteng High Court has ruled against a controversial R54 billion settlement between Eskom and Nersa, emphasising the need for public participation in decisions ...

Advocate Riegal du Toit: A dedicated public servant remembered

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Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi expresses her condolences following the tragic death of Advocate Riegal du Toit, a respected prosecutor.

Legal wrangles over pets: A spotlight on ownership disputes

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There are fascinating legal disputes surrounding pet ownership in South Africa, from the courtroom battles over an African Grey parrot to emotional claims in divorce ...

Supreme Court of Appeal denies Free State judge's bid for stay of prosecution in RAF matter

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The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed a Free State judge's request for a permanent stay of prosecution in a theft and money laundering trial.

Court rules in favour of publishing matric results on public platforms

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The Gauteng High Court has ruled that matric results can be published on public platforms, using examination numbers.

Cape Town nurse subjected to racist abuse in emergency room

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Judge Daniel Thulare: “It seems to me that racists have a fragile ego. Where their flaws are exposed, they blame their victims to maintain their image and to avoid ...

Nkosana Makate scores a legal victory against Black Rock Mining in Please Call Me saga

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Nkosana Makate secures a pivotal legal victory as the Gauteng High Court dismisses Black Rock Mining's attempt to claim a portion of his Vodacom payout, setting ...

Jacob Zuma loses bid to appeal R28.9 million legal fees repayment order

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Former President Jacob Zuma's appeal against a court order to repay R28.9 million in legal fees has been denied by the Gauteng High Court.

R28.9 million at stake: Zuma's fight against legal fee liability

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Jacob Zuma challenges the Gauteng High Court's ruling on R28.9 million in legal fees, asserting that State officials, not him, should bear the responsibility.

High Court rules against bank's repossession of car from deceased client

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The High Court in the North West Province has ruled that a bank cannot repossess a vehicle from a deceased client, emphasising the legal boundaries of pursuing claims ...

Teazers' billboard banned: Women reduced to a mere benefit of wealth or power

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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 ...

Judge Phahlane faces corruption charges but must still complete outstanding judgments

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Judge Portia Phahlane of the Gauteng High Court faces serious corruption charges, raising critical questions about judicial integrity and the future of ongoing cases. ...