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GEPF Board welcomes Disciplinary Committee's decision

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No need to panic over credit 'amnesty'

No need to panic over credit 'amnesty'

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Gumede to hit Survé with R1bn lawsuit

Gumede to hit Survé with R1bn lawsuit

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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr ranked in twelve practice areas

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr ranked in twelve practice areas

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Minister Joemat-Petterson takes report on legal review

Minister Joemat-Petterson takes report on legal review

17 Mar 2014

Pistorius trial represents a turning point for the dailies

Pistorius trial represents a turning point for the dailies

Anton Harber 14 Mar 2014

Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his visit to South Sudan as part of a peace effort. Image:

Ramaphosa concludes South Sudan visit

13 Mar 2014

Employer ordered to pay retirement benefit

Employer ordered to pay retirement benefit

12 Mar 2014

Merger between mining companies approved

Merger between mining companies approved

12 Mar 2014

Power of attorney in South Africa - the shortfalls

Power of attorney in South Africa - the shortfalls

Lize de la Harpe 10 Mar 2014

Govt to address prisoner abuse claims with Moz authorities

Govt to address prisoner abuse claims with Moz authorities

10 Mar 2014

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr best large law firm

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr best large law firm

10 Mar 2014

Open justice changes witnesses' lives forever

Open justice changes witnesses' lives forever

Anton Harber 10 Mar 2014

The additional cost to consumers of the price-fixing in the bread market amounted to just R2.1m according to figures compiled as part of a class action. Image:

Class action seeks paltry R2.1m over bread pricing

Amanda Visser and Mark Allix 7 Mar 2014

Cabinet has decried the spread of occult-related crimes in South Africa says Phumla Williams. Image: GCIS

Occult-related crimes have no place in SA says Cabinet

7 Mar 2014

Oscar and the photo of the witness

Oscar and the photo of the witness

Sulaiman Philip 6 Mar 2014

Lulu Xingwana says the new bill may prevent marginalisation of women in management and other spheres. Image: GCIS

Gender bill approved by National Assembly

Linda Ensor 6 Mar 2014

Public Service Minister Lindwe Sisulu is keen to see the new Public Administration Bill passed into law. Image: GCIS

NCOP approves Public Administration Bill

6 Mar 2014

Unemployment benefits have been extended for up to 12 months. Image:

Amended unemployment bill presented to Portfolio Committee

6 Mar 2014

Immigration regulations will impede economic growth

Immigration regulations will impede economic growth

5 Mar 2014

Funeral loan cannot be recovered from death benefit

Funeral loan cannot be recovered from death benefit

5 Mar 2014

SASLAW announces the launch of non-profit company

SASLAW announces the launch of non-profit company

5 Mar 2014

Pretorius new chairman of Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Pretorius new chairman of Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

5 Mar 2014

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Solidarity vows to fight 'irrational' equity rules

Linda Ensor 5 Mar 2014

Launch event for 'Practical Guide to Media Law'

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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

5 Mar 2014

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

Amnesty forces update of models for credit risk

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

Communities urged to report rhino poaching activities

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Egypt to try 20 Al-Jazeera journalists

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Nigeria's cybercrime bill will invade consumers' privacy - telecoms

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17 Mar 2014

Minister Joemat-Petterson takes report on legal review

Minister Joemat-Petterson takes report on legal review

17 Mar 2014

Pistorius trial represents a turning point for the dailies

Pistorius trial represents a turning point for the dailies

Anton Harber 14 Mar 2014

Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his visit to South Sudan as part of a peace effort. Image:

Ramaphosa concludes South Sudan visit

13 Mar 2014

Employer ordered to pay retirement benefit

Employer ordered to pay retirement benefit

12 Mar 2014

Merger between mining companies approved

Merger between mining companies approved

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Power of attorney in South Africa - the shortfalls

Power of attorney in South Africa - the shortfalls

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Govt to address prisoner abuse claims with Moz authorities

Govt to address prisoner abuse claims with Moz authorities

10 Mar 2014

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr best large law firm

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr best large law firm

10 Mar 2014

Open justice changes witnesses' lives forever

Open justice changes witnesses' lives forever

Anton Harber 10 Mar 2014

The additional cost to consumers of the price-fixing in the bread market amounted to just R2.1m according to figures compiled as part of a class action. Image:

Class action seeks paltry R2.1m over bread pricing

Amanda Visser and Mark Allix 7 Mar 2014

Cabinet has decried the spread of occult-related crimes in South Africa says Phumla Williams. Image: GCIS

Occult-related crimes have no place in SA says Cabinet

7 Mar 2014

Oscar and the photo of the witness

Oscar and the photo of the witness

Sulaiman Philip 6 Mar 2014

Lulu Xingwana says the new bill may prevent marginalisation of women in management and other spheres. Image: GCIS

Gender bill approved by National Assembly

Linda Ensor 6 Mar 2014

Public Service Minister Lindwe Sisulu is keen to see the new Public Administration Bill passed into law. Image: GCIS

NCOP approves Public Administration Bill

6 Mar 2014

Unemployment benefits have been extended for up to 12 months. Image:

Amended unemployment bill presented to Portfolio Committee

6 Mar 2014

Immigration regulations will impede economic growth

Immigration regulations will impede economic growth

5 Mar 2014

Funeral loan cannot be recovered from death benefit

Funeral loan cannot be recovered from death benefit

5 Mar 2014

SASLAW announces the launch of non-profit company

SASLAW announces the launch of non-profit company

5 Mar 2014

Pretorius new chairman of Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Pretorius new chairman of Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

5 Mar 2014

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

Solidarity vows to fight 'irrational' equity rules

Linda Ensor 5 Mar 2014

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

5 Mar 2014

Image courtesy of Renjith Krishnan / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Customary Marriages Act - a will to protect your relationship

Geraldine Macpherson 4 Mar 2014

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

Amnesty forces update of models for credit risk

Amanda Visser 4 Mar 2014

France's Commandant Birot patrolling of West Africa. Image:

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'

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

KZN to allow Sunday alcohol sales

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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

26 Feb 2014

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