Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

VBS Mutual Bank scandal: Trial of 13 accused delayed by court rulings

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Van der Merwe on Monday told the court that the prosecution will now directly turn to the SCA in a bid to appeal the separation of the trial issue.

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

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The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure confirmed that the eviction order granted by the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria on December 11, was enforced by law ...

A Christmas miracle

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The cat was stuck for six days, and the community alerted animal lover Tebogo Maredi of the cat’s plight.

Help for those caught in the middle

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Many UP students are being uplifted and enabled in ways that affect not just them, but their loved ones, as well as the economy and professional sector that they ...

Hennops River the home of ongoing diseases

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The Hennops action group Fountain Rivers Earth Sanctuary issued a health warning and said the bloom is caused by severe sewage pollution coming from further up above ...

Toy gun is man’s saving grace

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Gaba Octavia Jojo last year stood trial in the Kokstad magistrate’s court after he was charged with contravening the Firearms Control Act.

Suspended lawyer's actions lead to overturned conviction for inmate

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Judge Robin Mossop, two days before Christmas, ordered the urgent release of Kwazi Michael Mkhize.

Celebrating Professor Vukosi Marivate's impact on data science at UP

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Professor Vukosi Marivate's groundbreaking work in data science and AI is transforming the landscape for African languages and addressing societal challenges at ...

Eight-year-old Elam battles severe aplastic anaemia: A call for stem cell donors

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At just eight years old, Elam faces a life-threatening battle against severe aplastic anaemia, with his only hope resting on finding a matching stem cell donor. ...

Lipizzaner's charming spectators this Christmas

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The South African Lipizzaners offer an extraordinary cultural experience.

Busy year for Javett-UP

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In October, a tactile art experience for the visually impaired, curated with Blind SA, provided an inclusive way to engage with apartheid-era sculptures.

Christmas cheer with a new kidney

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Three years later, she is looking forward to her first festive season since her lifechanging kidney transplant.

Rape with a twist - man acquitted

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The woman was quite happy to have sex with the appellant until she realised that she was having sex with the wrong person.

No more luck for abalone serial offender

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Judge Sher added that Zhang is likely to receive a lengthy sentence of imprisonment this time.

RAF wins case against Discovery Health

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Discover how the Gauteng High Court's ruling impacts the Road Accident Fund's obligations and sets a precedent for future claims.

Early Christmas gift for widow

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The court ruled in favour of the widow, stating that, on the evidence and on a balance of probabilities, a customary marriage exists.

Sekunjalo Group challenges closure of banking accounts by major banks

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The Sekunjalo Group argues before the Competition Tribunal that the closure of its banking accounts by major banks is unjustified, following findings of collusion ...

UP work is instrumental to the world of hearing

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It soon attracted the interest of role-players outside the hearing health industry, including mining houses and companies performing clinical trials.

Life behind bars for double child rapist

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Jacob Kwinda was initially sentenced to life imprisonment in the lower court.

No jail time for gogo

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The magistrate decided that six-month direct jail time was the only suitable sentence for the gogo.

Gorilla gets dental procedure

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Annual examinations for zoo animals are comprehensive and include dental evaluations, blood work, ultrasounds of the heart and abdomen, vision tests, chest X-rays, ...

Heroic nurse saves runner’s life

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Govender, meanwhile, emphasised the unpredictability of heart attacks, even among the fit, urging the public to be vigilant.

Bitter sweet Christmas for family

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Thirty-eight-year-old Michelle, mother to Alexa, 6, and De Wet, 9, died in August, just weeks after doctors discovered a tumour in her brain.

Water polo brawl, involving two of Cape Town’s most prestigious schools, leads to damages claim

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The Western Cape High Court this week ruled that Bingo Ivanisevic of Bishops Diocesan College, who punched Ross Stone of Rondebosch Boys’ High School, is 100% liable ...

Call by human rights centre to end corruption

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The team at the centre reaffirmed their commitment to addressing corruption, a persistent challenge that undermines democracy, human rights, and sustainable development. ...