Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

Labour Court reinstates employee dismissed for toilet paper theft

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A worker dismissed for allegedly stealing a roll of toilet paper has been reinstated by the Labour Court, which also ordered his employer to pay R120,000 in backpay. ...

MSC Cruises faces complaint over 'misleading R1 promotional offer'

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MSC Cruises' R1 promotional offer has sparked controversy following a consumer complaint regarding misleading pricing.

Perils of social media posts during a divorce: Baby shower images leads to husband seeking forfeiture order

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A man's request for his estranged wife's pension benefit to be forfeited due to her infidelity and details of her baby shower leads to a court ruling on marital ...

How to avoid defamation claims linked to WhatsApp messages

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WhatsApp is reshaping the legal landscape in South Africa, with messages becoming pivotal in defamation cases.

Judicial Conduct Committee to investigate yet another High Court judge over bribery allegations

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A formal complaint against an acting Gauteng High Court judge has led to an investigation by the Judicial Conduct Committee over allegations of bribery.

Gauteng High Court nullifies driving licence card printing machine contract

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The Gauteng High Court has annulled the controversial contract with IDEMIA for printing driving licences, mandating the Department of Transport to re-advertise the ...

Gauteng High Court blocks additional Eskom tariff hikes, calls for public input on Nersa deal

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The Gauteng High Court rejects a R54 billion settlement between Eskom and Nersa, stressing the necessity for public consultation on electricity tariff decisions. ...

From identity theft to false fines: How to spot a scam these holidays

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With the festive season here, South Africans are urged to be vigilant against travel scams.

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 captures final moments as whistle-blower Marius van der Merwe confronts 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 ...

Jacob Zuma loses bid to appeal R28.9 million legal fees repayment order

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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.

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.

Limpopo High Court mandates DNA test to resolve paternity and maintenance issues

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The Limpopo High Court has ruled that a couple embroiled in a maintenance dispute must submit to DNA testing to determine paternity, as the husband claims he cannot ...

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 ...

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 ...

Inquiry into Advocate Andrew Chauke's fitness for office begins amid serious allegations

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An inquiry into Advocate Andrew Chauke's conduct as Director of Public Prosecutions has commenced, focusing on allegations of misconduct and the mishandling of high-profile ...

Widow wins R7.6 million pension battle against stepsons

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The Financial Services Tribunal upheld a decision to award a widow the full R7.6 million pension benefit of her late husband, dismissing claims from his stepsons ...

Jacob Zuma's foundation responds to court ruling for him to repay R28.9 million

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Former President Jacob Zuma' s foundation expresses concern over a court ruling that holds him liable for R28.9 million in legal fees, arguing that the ruling undermines ...

Court affirms homeowners' associations' rights to regulate short-term rentals

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The recent court ruling reinforces the authority of homeowners' associations to regulate short-term rentals, addressing concerns from permanent residents about noise, ...

NFO warns motorists: Ensure your vehicle is roadworthy to avoid insurance claim issues

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The Non-life Insurance Division of the NFO warns motorists about the importance of maintaining roadworthy vehicles to ensure insurance claims are not denied. This ...

Court deals with unprecedented case, attorney struck off roll for allegedly rewriting judgment

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The Eastern Cape High Court dealt with a case brought by the Legal Practice Council.

Banks to respond to Competition Commission's appeal in alleged rand fixing case

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Major banks that were allegedly implicated in the rand fixing scandal will respond to the Competition Commission's appeal before the Constitutional Court.

Deputy police commissioner’s interdict against whistle-blower overturned

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

Veterinary clinic liable for emotional damages after Yorkshire Terrier suffers burns

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A Gauteng High Court has ordered the Pierre van Ryneveld Veterinary Clinic ...

'Piece work’ payment system unlawful, workers must earn minimum wage

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The CCMA ordered the employer to pay the workers the money that they were owed in terms of the national minimum wage.