Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

Concerns raised over mandatory mediation for civil trials in South Africa

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A leading Pretoria law firm expresses concerns over a new directive requiring mediation before civil trials, highlighting potential legal and constitutional issues ...

Supreme Court of Appeal declines Road Accident Fund application

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The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled against the Road Accident Fund's appeal regarding its accounting standards, prompting Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa to call ...

From neglect to neighbourhood pride: The Moot Project's artistic revolution in Pretoria

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In just three years, the resident-led Moot Project has transformed over 3 900 lampposts, bins and electricity boxes into vibrant works of art across Pretoria neighbourhoods. ...

Pretoria court to rule on bail for Zanzou Club torture case suspect

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A 41-year-old Congolese national linked to the notorious Zanzou nightclub torture case will learn his fate next Wednesday when the Pretoria Magistrate's Court decides ...

Father sentenced to double life term for killing 8-day-old daughter

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A Gauteng father who violently murdered and raped his 8-day-old daughter as 'revenge' against the women in his life has been sentenced to two life terms in prison. ...

'Should be nowhere near any workplace': Court confirms dismissal in sexual harassment case

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A man who claimed he was 'just fooling around' has lost his bid for reinstatement after the Johannesburg Labour Court upheld his dismissal for sexually harassing ...

Judge Leicester Adams recommended for permanent position of the Electoral Court

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Judge Leicester Adams, the sole candidate for the vacant position at the Electoral Court, faces the Judicial Service Commission interview amid pressure to fill judicial ...

Witness protection failure: Man seeks court intervention against police threats

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A man, expelled from witness protection, turns to the court for urgent protection after receiving death threats from a police officer. The Gauteng High Court hears ...

Court awards R6. 1 million to man injured after being pushed from train

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A man who suffered brain injuries after being pushed from a moving train is set to receive R6. 1-million in damages from the Passenger Rail Agency, following a court ...

High Court rejects appeal of stepfather who claimed his rape of 11-year-old was 'not the worst kind'

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A stepfather who raped his stepdaughter from age 11 to 13 failed to convince the Gauteng High Court that his crimes warranted less than life imprisonment, with judges ...

Gauteng man gets 25-year sentence for murdering wife and stepdaughter

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63-year-old Paul Prinsloo will serve 25 years in prison after shooting his wife and stepdaughter with a hunting rifle during a family argument at their Hartbeespoort ...

Gauteng High Court seeks input on draft directive to address civil court backlog

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The Gauteng High Court is seeking public input on a draft directive that would mandate mediation for civil cases, as the current backlog has pushed trial dates as ...

'Obey now, grieve later': court upholds prison official's dismissal for refusing hospital duty

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The Johannesburg Labour Appeal Court has reinforced workplace discipline by upholding a prison official's dismissal after he twice refused to escort an inmate with ...

Court upholds prison official's dismissal for refusing hospital duty

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The Johannesburg Labour Appeal Court has reinforced workplace discipline by upholding a prison official's dismissal after he twice refused to escort an inmate with ...

Addressing the challenges faced by girl learners in South Africa

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Research from the Legal Resources Centre highlights the multifaceted barriers to education faced by girl learners in South Africa, including poverty and teen pregnancies, ...

Five mineworkers challenge dismissal over food ban at Sibanye Gold

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Five mineworkers have taken their dismissal case to the Johannesburg Labour Court after being fired for allegedly violating a food ban aimed at curbing illegal mining ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa urged to appoint a permanent Deputy Chief Justice

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As South Africa's judiciary faces challenges, pressure mounts for President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint a permanent Deputy Chief Justice

Gauteng Health Department denies disease outbreak linked to maggots

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The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that there is no disease outbreak in Pretoria North linked to maggots or staphylococcus infection, urging the public ...

Bishop Zondo's fate hangs in the balance as rape trial continues

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Rivers of Living Waters Church leader Bishop Zondo faces a pivotal moment in his rape trial as he must decide whether to take the witness stand or challenge the ...

Eurolab wins legal battle to provide affordable prostate cancer medication in South Africa

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Eurolab has achieved a landmark legal victory in South Africa, allowing the company to produce and sell a generic version of the prostate cancer medication enzalutamide, ...

Boksburg Spar manager awarded damages following unlawful arrest during lockdown

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Following a controversial arrest during the pandemic, a Spar manager in Boksburg is set to receive compensation from the police.

Playful slap costs mine worker his job

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A playful act at a mining site escalates into a legal dispute, highlighting the importance of workplace respect and the fragility of professional relationships. ...

Electoral Commission's strike limitation sparks legal battle

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The Johannesburg Labour Court examines Nehawu's challenge against the Electoral Commission's restrictions on strike action during critical election periods

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