Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

Judge puts lights out on Eskom-Nersa behind-closed-doors settlement

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The court not only refused to make the settlement an order of court but said it is untenable that such a decision could be made without public participation.

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 ...

High Court slaps SAPS with R644m forensic software bill

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In a landmark ruling, the Gauteng High Court orders SAPS to pay R644 million to FDA for essential forensic software, highlighting ongoing issues in public procurement. ...

Mother awarded R2.8 million after child blinded in school stabbing

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A North West High Court has ordered the MEC for Education to pay R2.8 million to the mother of a child who was tragically blinded in one eye after being stabbed ...

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.

Democratic Alliance's legal threat casts shadow over NDPP interviews

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Justice Minister Mmamolko Kubayi reveals that the Democratic Alliance has threatened legal action to halt the interviews for the National Director of Public Prosecutions, ...

Homeowners gain direct access to courts after landmark Supreme Court ruling

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A landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal has paved the way for homeowners to now bypass the Community Schemes and Ombud Service (CSOS) to resolve disputes ...

Police captain's controversial comments lead to dismissal and court battle

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Captain Henrietta du Preez's controversial comments at a police parade, leads to a court case over defamation and malicious prosecution.

Please Call Me saga: Court dismisses Black Rock Mining's urgent application regarding Makate's Vodacom payout

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The Gauteng High Court has dismissed an urgent application by Black Rock Mining to preserve a portion of Nkosana Kenneth Makate's Vodacom payout, stating that there ...

CCTV captures final moments as whistle-blower Marius van der Merwe confronts his killers

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Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D, was tragically killed shortly after his testimony at the Madlanga Commission. His friend reveals the guilt he carried and ...

Municipal electricity tariff decisions must pass transparency and public participation test, says court

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New fixed timelines for municipal electricity tariff decisions have been established following a court ruling that mandates transparency and public participation ...

Zuma dealt another blow in R28.9 million legal fees repayment case

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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.

Judgment reserved as Black Rock Mining fights for a slice of Makate's Vodacom payout

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Nkosana Makate's 'Please Call Me' saga takes another twist as Black Rock Mining demands a 40% share of his Vodacom settlement.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Remembering Judge Leonora van den Heever: South Africa’s trailblazing female judge

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Judge Leonora van den Heever, South Africa's first female judge, passed away at 99, leaving behind a transformative legacy in the judiciary and literary world.

Jacob Zuma seeks leave to appeal R28.9 million repayment order

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Former President Jacob Zuma is set to appeal a court ruling ordering him to repay R28.9 million in legal costs, claiming that the state should bear the financial ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Investigation reveals five-point plan to undermine Road Accident Fund's integrity

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APRAV has uncovered a deliberate five-point strategy within the Road Accident Fund that misrepresents its financial health, leaving victims and taxpayers in distress. ...

Northern Cape High Court allows rhino horn export for conservation funding

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The Northern Cape High Court empowers a private rhino conservancy to export rhino horn, paving the way for vital conservation funding.

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 ...

Legal challenges arise for DBE over matric results publication under POPI Act

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The Department of Basic Education publishes matric results under court order, but privacy concerns spark a legal battle with the Information Regulator.