Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

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. ...

Judge Phahlane faces court: Allegations of judicial corruption in church dispute

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In an unprecedented case, Gauteng High Court Judge Portia Dipuo Phahlane has appeared in court accused of accepting millions in bribes related to a church leadership ...

Fikile Mbalula wins gagging order against Brown Mogotsi for defamatory claims

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Fikile Mbalula has successfully obtained a gagging order against businessman Brown Mogotsi, following serious defamatory claims linking him to the murder of Wandile ...

Prosecutorial integrity brought into sharp focus at the inquiry into Andrew Chauke's conduct

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Advocate Shamila Batohi is questioned by Judge Bess Nkabinde regarding the terms of reference in the inquiry into Andrew Chauke's fitness for office, amid allegations ...

Inquiry into Andrew Chauke's conduct raises questions about prosecutorial integrity

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Advocate Shamila Batoyi is questioned by Judge Bess Nkabinde regarding the terms of reference in the inquiry into Andrew Chauke's fitness for office, amid allegations ...

A call to address SA’s critical care nursing shortage

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Professor Isabel Coetzee-Prinsloo highlights the critical shortage of trained nurses in South Africa's healthcare system and presents a transformative vision for ...

Mother secures damages after child’s tragic electrocution by transformer

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A mother claims damages from the King Sabato Dalindyebo Municipality after her two-year-old child suffers severe injuries from an improperly installed transformer. ...

Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke's defence in the Nkabinde Inquiry

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Shamila Batohi is set to testify in the Nkabinde Inquiry, where allegations against Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke will be examined, focusing on prosecutorial ...

Consumer wins R459,900 refund from Sandton Repo Cars in Gauteng High Court ruling

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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 ...

Understanding the legal aspects of customary marriages in South Africa

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The legal intricacies of customary marriages in South Africa, including the implications of divorce, the importance of registration, and the role of lobola payments. ...

Google and YouTube agree to R688 million support package for South African 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 ...

Consumer told to pay Absa despite claiming dealership sold faulty car

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A recent ruling by the Gauteng High Court clarifies that consumers cannot withhold payments to banks based on grievances with dealerships, as demonstrated in the ...

Working from home in sectional title units: Know the rules to avoid eviction

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The legal implications of working from home in sectional title units and how to navigate body corporate rules to avoid eviction.

Court rules Nersa's municipal electricity hikes approval is unconstitutional

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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, ensuring greater ...

Fundraiser fired for inappropriate language during argument with CEO

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Kayla Jenecker, a fundraiser at the SA Medical and Educational Foundation, was dismissed after a heated argument with her CEO, where she allegedly used inappropriate ...

Battle over publishing of matric results heads to court again

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Lawyers are contesting the publication of matric results in the Gauteng High Court, following a long-standing dispute that raises questions about privacy and public ...

How vehicle maintenance affects your insurance claims

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Maintaining vehicle roadworthiness is vital for insurance claims.

Gauteng High Court rules against Zuma and MKP's urgent bid to halt Madlanga Commission

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The Gauteng High Court has dealt a significant blow to Jacob Zuma and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party by dismissing their urgent application to halt the Madlanga Commission. ...

Employee lost legal bid to save job after using company petty cash to buy two chocolate bars

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An employee's dismissal for misusing petty cash to buy chocolate bars raises questions about trust and workplace ethics, as the Labour Court reviews the case following ...