Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

CCTV footage shows murdered whistle-blower, Marius van der Merwe talking to 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.

Supreme Court of Appeal rejects NCPD bid to make South African TV accessible for the deaf

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The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities faces another setback in its efforts to make South African television accessible for the deaf and hard ...

Gauteng High Court orders Zuma to repay R28.9 million in legal fees

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The Gauteng High Court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma must repay over R28. 9 million in legal costs, including interest following a court order.

Zuma's R28 million legal fees: State says money spent on his private legal fees must be paid back

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Former President Jacob Zuma's legal fees of R28 million are under scrutiny, as his counsel argues against his liability, questioning the accountability of state ...

Constitutional Court to review controversial consent definitions in sexual offences

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The Constitutional Court is set to hear arguments regarding the validity of consent definitions in the Sexual Offences Act, following a high profile case that highlights ...

SANParks responds to court ruling on toddler's death from leopard attack in the Kruger National Park

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South African National Parks is studying a court ruling that allows the family of a toddler, killed in a leopard attack at Kruger National Park, to pursue a damages ...

Parents win court battle to claim damages after child killed by leopard in Kruger National Park

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The parents of a 2-year-old boy, killed in a leopard attack at Kruger National Park, have been granted court permission to pursue a damages claim against the park, ...

Mistaken identity leads to R100,000 damages award against police

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A judge has ordered the South African Police Service to pay R100,000 in damages to a man wrongfully arrested in connection with a taxi killing, highlighting the ...

Thabo Bester seeks court order to halt Netflix documentary release

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Thabo Bester, a convicted killer and rapist, is taking legal action against Netflix to prevent the release of the documentary series "Beauty and the Bester," claiming ...

Court overturns school sanctions for learners caught vaping

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The Western Cape High Court has declared the disciplinary actions against two learners for vaping in their school hostel unlawful, highlighting issues of double ...