Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

Western Cape High Court halts mortuary plans at historic Mowbray Muslim Cemetery

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The Western Cape High Court has issued a final interdict against the construction of a mortuary at the historic Mowbray Muslim Cemetery, affirming its use solely ...

'Not intended to incite violence': Court finds bakery manager's dismissal unjust

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A Zimbabwean bakery manager was dismissed for posting a Bible verse on a WhatsApp group during xenophobic tensions. The CCMA later deemed the dismissal substantially ...

Court backs Justice Khampepe amid attempts by former presidents to disqualify her TRC inquiry

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Justice Khampepe's ability to lead the TRC commission remains intact as the Gauteng High Court rejects efforts from former presidents Zuma and Mbeki to disqualify ...

Court dismisses Zuma and Mbeki’s bid to remove Sisi Khampepe from TRC Commission

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Retired Justice Sisi Khampepe will continue to lead the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into political interference in TRC cases, following the Gauteng High Court's ...

Lekota was not of sound mind says court, his lover 'emptied' his bank account weeks before his death

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The Gauteng High Court has delivered a critical judgment regarding the financial dealings of Mosiuoa Lekota's partner, revealing significant withdrawals from his ...

Demands for guilty verdict in former Pretoria midwife's baby disability case

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With the prosecution firmly asserting their belief that the evidence presented is sufficient to convict, the case of Yolande Maritz Fouchee highlights the tragic ...

Gauteng Court's landmark ruling on interim maintenance in Muslim divorces

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In a significant ruling, the Johannesburg High Court has affirmed a Muslim wife's right to seek interim maintenance, highlighting the evolving legal landscape for ...

Tragic mistake: Mother sues hospital for burying the wrong child

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Following a devastating mix-up at a North West Province hospital, a mother is suing for R500,000 after burying the wrong baby. The incident highlights serious issues ...

Legal drama unfolds: Lawyer to face probe in R60 billion bank foreclosure case

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Homeowners who are facing foreclosure are coming together to support lawyer Douglas Shaw as he fights a big legal battle in the Gauteng High Court.

Father’s plan to pay school fees with a loan policy ends in court defeat

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A father who sought to use a personal loan protection policy to pay his children’s school fees was turned away by the Gauteng High Court. Judge Susan Wentzel-Thompson ...

Babies born with disabilities: Midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee maintains innocence in Gauteng High Court

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Yolande Maritz Fouchee, a former midwife from Pretoria, faces serious charges including culpable homicide as she defends her actions in the Gauteng High Court, following ...

Andiswa Mengo may consider further action after Judge President Mbenenge's misconduct ruling

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Following a Judicial Tribunal ruling, Judge President Selby Mbenenge has been cleared of sexual harassment allegations but found guilty of misconduct. Complainant ...

Tour operator held responsible for Australian tourist injuries on safari

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An Australian tourist injured during a Botswana safari has won a legal victory after the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled the tour operator cannot hide behind indemnity ...

Politician accused of corruption in R82 million security tender at Unisa: Court issues interim gagging order, says allegations ...

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Tebogo Letsie, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, has obtained a gagging order against false allegations of corruption related ...

Another High Court judge to face scrutiny over bribery allegations

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The Judicial Conduct Committee is looking into claims of bribery against an acting Gauteng High Court judge after receiving a formal complaint about them.

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 ...

Court suspends eviction of 'hijacked' Hillbrow building as city intensifies property inspections

Masabata Mkwananzi and Zelda Venter|Updated

Residents of Clarendon Heights in Hillbrow have been granted a reprieve from eviction this Christmas, even as the City of Johannesburg intensifies its campaign against ...

Supreme Court blocks Free State judge's attempt to halt RAF prosecution

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A Free State judge's request for a permanent stay of prosecution in a theft and money laundering trial was denied by the Supreme Court of Appeal.

Simelane’s NPA ambitions hit by fierce political resistance

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Facing integrity concerns, the DA prepares to challenge the appointment of a new NDPP, spotlighting candidate Menzi Simelane's controversial past.

Court shuts down Black Rock Mining's 'Please Call Me' urgent payout challenge

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Black Rock Mining's urgent request to keep some of Nkosana Kenneth Makate's Vodacom payout was denied by the Gauteng High Court, which declared that the case was ...

CCTV reveals final moments of courageous whistle-blower shot in front of his family

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Witness D, Marius van der Merwe, was tragically murdered soon after testifying before the Madlanga Commission. His friend illuminates a complicated story of bravery ...

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.

Epstein case cited as 'offensive, highly suggestive' advert by Teazers is banned

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A Teazers billboard advertisement that objectified women was banned by the Advertising Regulatory Board, underscoring the necessity of responsible representation ...

Court asked to investigate the government's role in South Africans fighting for Israel in Gaza

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Allegations of South African nationals illegally serving in the Israeli Defense Forces are set to be heard in the Gauteng High Court, as activists seek to hold the ...

Fikile Mbalula is granted a gag order against Brown Mogotsi due to allegations of defamation

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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 ...