Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

A support package worth R688 million has been agreed upon by Google and YouTube for South African media

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According to the Competition Commission's investigation, Google does have a monopoly on online news media sharing via Search. However, Google and several other tech ...

Is revealing someone's HIV status defamatory? The court explains the differences

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In finding that the disclosure was not defamatory, the judge overturned the R100,000 in damages awarded to K.

The wife receives nothing while the girlfriend receives R4.5 million from the Pension Funds adjudicator

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The Pension Funds Adjudicator's decisions regarding dependency and legal marriage status make it difficult for a customary wife to obtain a death benefit following ...

Surtie Family sues PIC, Government for R1.3bn

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In a lawsuit filed by the Surtie family, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is now a respondent. The Surtie family is suing the Public Investment Corporation for ...

Milestone achieved as South Africa becomes the First Nation to use Robe Court Interpreters

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Court interpreters are robed for the first time in South Africa, underscoring their crucial function in the legal system.

Creator Nkosana Makate challenges Vodacom over an R13 million legal bill in 'Please Call Me'

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As he gets ready to fight Vodacom in the Supreme Court of Appeal over the Please Call Me invention—a battle that has lasted more than 20 years—Nkosana Makate is ...

Zuma is ordered by the Gauteng High Court to reimburse R28.9 million for legal fees

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Former President Jacob Zuma has been ordered by the Gauteng High Court to pay back more than R28. 9 million in legal fees, including interest.

Legal repercussions for the City of Joburg following Rabie Ridge shelter demolitions

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The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that the City of Johannesburg must either rebuild shelters for the homeless in Rabie Ridge or compensate them after unlawful ...

The court concludes its 20-year lawsuit against Standard Bank because 'enough is enough'

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Following a 20-year legal battle over an electronic pin-pad invention, the Gauteng High Court has ruled against Advertising Digital Services, preventing them from ...

To terminate the divorce, the court orders the wealthy husband to give R1.5 million to the wife's legal team

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The Gauteng High Court has ruled that a wealthy husband must contribute R1. 5 million towards his wife's legal fees in their contentious divorce, highlighting the ...

Owner takes legal action against Discovery Insure over theft reimbursement dispute

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Nicole Hoolsema takes Discovery Insure to court after her claim for a stolen vehicle was denied, citing a faulty tracking device as the reason for rejection.

Woman discovers she is 'legally married' to former abuser after interdict

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A woman learns she is legally married to her former partner, despite having a domestic violence interdict against him. The Gauteng High Court intervenes to overturn ...

How vehicle maintenance affects your insurance claims

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Maintaining vehicle roadworthiness is vital for insurance claims.

A sales manager just lost her job over two chocolate bars

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An employee's dismissal for misusing petty cash to buy chocolate bars raises questions about trust and workplace ethics, as the Labour Court reviews the case following ...

Judge seeks clarity in marriage dispute over a 12-year-old bride

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Two widows clash in court over a controversial marriage involving a 12-year-old bride, as a judge seeks oral evidence to unravel the complexities of customary law. ...

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

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

Wrongfully imprisoned man to receive R750,000 compensation

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Wonder Nkambule spent nearly eight years in prison for a crime he did not commit, only to face an additional 77 days of unlawful detention after his appeal.

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

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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 ...

Gauteng High Court dismisses Labour Party's bid to halt National Dialogue

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The Labour Party of South Africa's urgent legal bid to stop the National Dialogue has been dismissed by the Gauteng High Court, raising questions about the President's ...

Infant abuse case: Pretoria couple pleads not guilty to attempted murder

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A Pretoria couple, charged with the attempted murder of their infant son, Baby M, pleads not guilty, challenging the State to prove its case against them.

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 ...