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NCOP approves Public Administration Bill

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Amended unemployment bill presented to Portfolio Committee

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Immigration regulations will impede economic growth

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Funeral loan cannot be recovered from death benefit

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SASLAW announces the launch of non-profit company

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Pretorius new chairman of Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

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Dirk Hermann has branded the draft equity bill as irrational and absurd. Image:

Solidarity vows to fight 'irrational' equity rules

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Launch event for 'Practical Guide to Media Law'

5 Mar 2014

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says he is happy with the performance of the crime intelligence unit. Image: GCIS

Over 1,300 crime intelligence posts filled

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Customary Marriages Act - a will to protect your relationship

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Rob Davies is keen to get new credit regulations in place. Image: GCIS

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Amanda Visser 4 Mar 2014

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Concern grows over rising piracy off West Africa

4 Mar 2014

Edna Molewa says communities must play a role in preventing rhino poaching. Image: GCIS

Communities urged to report rhino poaching activities

4 Mar 2014

Adams & Adams named best IP law firm

Adams & Adams named best IP law firm

3 Mar 2014

Tina Joemat-Pettersson has recalled D-G Desmond Stevens over fishing rights. Image: GCIS

Fisheries official 'recalled'

3 Mar 2014

Alcohol abuse is costing the South African economy billions. Image: Nicholas Tarling

KZN to allow Sunday alcohol sales

3 Mar 2014

Conference will focus on legalising rhino horn trade

Conference will focus on legalising rhino horn trade

28 Feb 2014

Woodglaze Trading fined R1.4m by NHBRC

Woodglaze Trading fined R1.4m by NHBRC

28 Feb 2014

Pistorius' live trial sets excellent precedent

Pistorius' live trial sets excellent precedent

Anton Harber 28 Feb 2014

Vodacom is to take Icasa to court in a bid to prevent new termination rates from being implemented. Image: Cooldesign

Vodacom to take Icasa to court

Thabiso Mochiko 27 Feb 2014

So far 146 rhinos have been poached in South Africa in the first two months of the year.

146 rhinos poached this year

27 Feb 2014

NSPCA takes legal action against Knysna Elephant Park

NSPCA takes legal action against Knysna Elephant Park

26 Feb 2014

Employee's rights to strike over issues of health and safety

Employee's rights to strike over issues of health and safety

Jacques van Wyk, Andre van Heerden and Unesu Moyo 26 Feb 2014

China's new trademark laws a boon for SA companies

China's new trademark laws a boon for SA companies

Donvay Wegierski 26 Feb 2014

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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr voted best in Africa

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Last chance for NPOs to stay registered

Last chance for NPOs to stay registered

25 Feb 2014

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Chicken size prompts panga attack

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Language board hopelessly in debt

Language board hopelessly in debt

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Alcohol abuse is costing the South African economy billions. Image: Nicholas Tarling

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Conference will focus on legalising rhino horn trade

Conference will focus on legalising rhino horn trade

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Woodglaze Trading fined R1.4m by NHBRC

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Pistorius' live trial sets excellent precedent

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146 rhinos poached this year

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NSPCA takes legal action against Knysna Elephant Park

NSPCA takes legal action against Knysna Elephant Park

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Employee's rights to strike over issues of health and safety

Employee's rights to strike over issues of health and safety

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China's new trademark laws a boon for SA companies

China's new trademark laws a boon for SA companies

Donvay Wegierski 26 Feb 2014

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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr voted best in Africa

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Last chance for NPOs to stay registered

Last chance for NPOs to stay registered

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Chicken size prompts panga attack

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Namibian Competition Commission prohibits merger in road surfacing market

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LontohCoal to sue reporter and Naspers for millions

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Language board hopelessly in debt

Language board hopelessly in debt

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POPI - can you afford not to comply?

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Waste management licence terms amended

Waste management licence terms amended

21 Feb 2014

Mario Oriani-Ambrosini received a standing ovation in Parliament after his plea for medical marijuana. Image: YouTube

Oriani-Ambrosini's plea for medical marijuana

21 Feb 2014

Assisting foreign governments with tax collection

Assisting foreign governments with tax collection

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Recognising cultural beliefs in the workplace

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Jacques van Wyk, Andre van Heerden and Unesu Moyo 20 Feb 2014

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Drug prevention campaign for thousands in Eldorado Park

20 Feb 2014

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr wins DealMakers award

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr wins DealMakers award

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Draft Immigration Regulations open for comment

Draft Immigration Regulations open for comment

19 Feb 2014

Warrant of arrest for Media Nova's Vaughan

Warrant of arrest for Media Nova's Vaughan

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Report underlines POPI, social media pitfalls

Report underlines POPI, social media pitfalls

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Committee seeks changes to credit bill

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The SABC: Rotting from the top

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Rod Baker 18 Feb 2014

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's decision to remove two senior officials is being challenged in the Constitutional Court. Image: GCIS

Dismissal of Armscor officials 'was in bad faith'

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Ethiopian plane forced to Geneva, hijacker arrested

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Centralising govt's tender system will root out corruption

Centralising govt's tender system will root out corruption

17 Feb 2014

Managers at Dr George Mukhari hospital have allegedly been selling jobs to candidates. Image: Basketman

Managers selling jobs up to R3,500 each

17 Feb 2014

Jo'bjurg Mayor Parks Tau says the municipality wants to get closer to its citizens and provides services on a ward by ward basis. Image:

More cops for city suburbs

17 Feb 2014

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