Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

Mistaken identity leads to R100,000 damages award against police

Zelda Venter|Published

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

Zelda Venter|Published

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

Zelda Venter|Published

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

Deputy police commissioner’s interdict against whistle-blower overturned

Zelda Venter|Updated

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

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

Zelda Venter|Published

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

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

Zelda Venter|Updated

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 hears case on Judge Yvonne Mokgoro's last will and testament

Zelda Venter|Published

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 ...

Nkosana Makate's ongoing fight for justice in the Please Call Me case: Constitutional Court's latest ruling

Zelda Venter|Published

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 ...

Three men on trial for the brutal murder of Dumisani Phakathi

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A police stop-and-search operation uncovers the murder of farm worker Dumisani Phakathi, exposing a tangled web of accusations among three suspects.

Louis Liebenberg's bail application faces further delays as lawyer withdraws over unpaid fees

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Louis Liebenberg faces further delays in his bail application as his lawyer withdrew citing unpaid fees. The diamond dealer, accused of running a fraudulent scheme, ...

Groundbreaking tusk extraction by University of Pretoria's veterinary team saves Cambodian elephant

Zelda Venter|Published

Discover how the University of Pretoria's veterinary team achieved a groundbreaking tusk extraction on a Cambodian elephant, marking a significant milestone in wildlife ...

When using Artificial Intelligence goes wrong: Judge slams lawyers for legal bungle

Zelda Venter|Published

An acting judge at the Gauteng High Court raises concerns about the reliability of AI in legal research after discovering non-existent citations in a case. The implications ...

Judicial Service Commission to interview candidates for Deputy Chief Justice position

Zelda Venter|Published

On Wednesday, the Judicial Service Commission will interview three candidates for South Africa's next Deputy Chief Justice, with President Cyril Ramaphosa making ...

MTN South Africa faces backlash over misleading 'free' router advertising

Zelda Venter|Published

MTN South Africa has been ordered to amend its misleading advertising for a 'free-to-use' router after a consumer complaint revealed hidden activation fees, raising ...

Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo suspended pending inquiry

Zelda Venter|Updated

Collins Letsoalo, CEO of the Road Accident Fund, faces a precautionary suspension amid serious allegations of misconduct, including defiance of parliamentary authority. ...

NPA says overturned Cholota extradition will not affect Ace Magashule trial

Zelda Venter|Published

The Bloemfontein High Court's ruling on Moroadi Cholota's extradition raises questions about jurisdiction and the NPA's next steps in a high-profile corruption case. ...

Judge highlights flaws in urgent application process against Reserve Bank

Zelda Venter|Published

In a landmark ruling, a judge criticises the improper service of an urgent application against the SA Reserve Bank, underscoring the critical importance of adhering ...

Court rules Ace Magashule's assistant cannot be tried in asbestos case as her extradition is unlawful

Zelda Venter|Published

The Bloemfontein High Court has ruled that Moroadi Cholota, former Free State premier Ace Magashule's assistant, cannot be tried in the R255 million asbestos case ...

New regulations aim to formalise traditional healing practices in South Africa

Zelda Venter|Published

New regulations in South Africa are set to formalise traditional healing practices, addressing the legitimacy of medical certificates issued by traditional healers ...

Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg back in C-Max as bail application postponed again

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Louis Liebenberg, accused of orchestrating a R4 billion diamond investment fraud, has been sent back to C-Max Prison after his bail application was postponed yet ...

NC court rules on bank error: Client must repay R935,949. 83

Zelda Venter|Published

In a case before the Northern Cape High Court, sitting in Kimberley, First Rand Bank approached the court for an order that one of its clients, who holds an academic ...

Consumer wins against Cell C: R500,000 fine over roaming charges

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A Cell C client scored a victory after the cellphone provider overcharged her for international roaming. A tribunal said Cell C contravened the Consumer Protection ...

Ramaphosa pays tribute to South Africa’s soldiers killed in the DRC

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“They lost their lives in the name of duty, in pursuit of peace and in the cause of silencing the guns across our beloved continent, Africa. They lost their lives ...

Khoisan group evicted from Union Buildings threaten to report Ramaphosa to Trump

Masabata Mkwananzi and Zelda Venter|Published

The Khoisan group have been protesting for their “indigenous rights” and recognition as South Africa's “first nation”. They criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa, ...

Judge calls for stronger alcohol warnings to combat GBV

Zelda Venter|Published

A Judge who has seen too many gender-based violence cases serving before him involving the consumption of alcohol, has urged the Minister of Health to add more warnings ...