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Benguela ratification process completed

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Benguela ratification process completed

6 Aug 2014

National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega plans to clamp down on gangsterism in South Africa but whether or not she will be successful remains to be seen. Image:

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Police plan to "get tough" on gangsterism

6 Aug 2014

Right2Know's Alison Tilley says the partial disclosure of documents is a victory for the Right2Know campaign to stop the Winelands toll roads. Image: Twitter

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Right2Know wins case for Sanral tariff disclosure

Bekezela Phakathi 5 Aug 2014

Protecting rooibos trademark, promoting economic growth

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Protecting rooibos trademark, promoting economic growth

5 Aug 2014

SANRAL's secrecy: R2K comes out fighting

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SANRAL's secrecy: R2K comes out fighting

5 Aug 2014

Harding Allison admits to collusive tendering

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Harding Allison admits to collusive tendering

Kayley Keylock 4 Aug 2014

New equity act comes into operation

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New equity act comes into operation

4 Aug 2014

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Lwandle inquiry term extended

4 Aug 2014

Pension Funds Adjudicator, Muvhango Lukhaimane

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Mafikeng City Council employees' complaints dismissed

4 Aug 2014

The 'undesirable person' provisions of the new immigration legislation

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The 'undesirable person' provisions of the new immigration legislation

Michael Yeates and Shane Johnson 1 Aug 2014

Judege Ephraim Makgoba has granted the right for a class-action worth a potential R80bn to be bought against Transnet by its pensioners. Image:

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Transnet faces R80bn claim from pensioners

1 Aug 2014

Nearly 5,000 land claims processed in two weeks

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Nearly 5,000 land claims processed in two weeks

1 Aug 2014

Competition Commission dismisses Cape Gate application

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Competition Commission dismisses Cape Gate application

31 Jul 2014

Court services get biggest slice of justice budget

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Court services get biggest slice of justice budget

31 Jul 2014

Extending a job offer? Handle with care

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Extending a job offer? Handle with care

Niteske Marshall 31 Jul 2014

Sentech workers strike for 13th cheque

Administration

Sentech workers strike for 13th cheque

30 Jul 2014

Sanral has applied to the Western Cape High Court in a bid to keep tolls on the N1 and N2 secret and not open to public scrutiny. Image:

Administration

Sanral asks court to keep Cape N1 tolls secret

Carol Paton 30 Jul 2014

Landlords need to protect themselves against the Credit Amnesty Act

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Landlords need to protect themselves against the Credit Amnesty Act

Martin Goodman 30 Jul 2014

Patents partners at Adams & Adams receive accolades

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Patents partners at Adams & Adams receive accolades

29 Jul 2014

Parties to a statutory merger must consider tax consequences

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Parties to a statutory merger must consider tax consequences

Justine Krige 29 Jul 2014

Prophet cartoon a bad call, says Dawes

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Prophet cartoon a bad call, says Dawes

29 Jul 2014

Regulations do not permit consumers to get away with not paying their debts

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Regulations do not permit consumers to get away with not paying their debts

Nicola Sulter and Todd Julyan 29 Jul 2014

Majola named one of top 200 young South Africans

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Majola named one of top 200 young South Africans

29 Jul 2014

Mall leases - Competition Commission to investigate

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Mall leases - Competition Commission to investigate

Alistair Anderson 29 Jul 2014

Dr Jonathan Witt says that Aaron Motsoaledi has a complete misunderstanding of how private ambulance operators work or are trained. Image:

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Ambulances need to comply with new regulations

29 Jul 2014

Govt committed to comply with disclosure regulation

Administration

Govt committed to comply with disclosure regulation

29 Jul 2014

Limpopo government powers restored

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Limpopo government powers restored

29 Jul 2014

Taegrin's death should not be in vain, says premier

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Taegrin's death should not be in vain, says premier

28 Jul 2014

Cross-border deals in Africa have legal challenges

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Cross-border deals in Africa have legal challenges

28 Jul 2014

Sanelisiwe Nyasulu, director, Labour, Garlicke & Bousfield

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SASLAW appoints Garlicke & Bousfield director as member

28 Jul 2014

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Ethiopia's Communications Minister Redwan Hussein maintains the detention of Zone9 members is legal and is not an attempt to silence the government's critics. Image:

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Ethiopian lawyer trying to get bloggers freed

18 Jul 2014

Recruiting and employing in Botswana

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Recruiting and employing in Botswana

Thabiso T. Tafila 14 Jul 2014

Employment Act governs employee's rights in Zambia

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Employment Act governs employee's rights in Zambia

Lauren Salt and William Woolcott 10 Jul 2014

Media freedom requires commitment to truth

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Media freedom requires commitment to truth

Pallo Jordan 5 Jul 2014

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Right2Know's Alison Tilley says the partial disclosure of documents is a victory for the Right2Know campaign to stop the Winelands toll roads. Image: Twitter

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Protecting rooibos trademark, promoting economic growth

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5 Aug 2014

SANRAL's secrecy: R2K comes out fighting

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Harding Allison admits to collusive tendering

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Kayley Keylock 4 Aug 2014

New equity act comes into operation

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4 Aug 2014

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GovernmentLwandle inquiry term extended

4 Aug 2014

Pension Funds Adjudicator, Muvhango Lukhaimane

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4 Aug 2014

The 'undesirable person' provisions of the new immigration legislation

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Michael Yeates and Shane Johnson 1 Aug 2014

Judege Ephraim Makgoba has granted the right for a class-action worth a potential R80bn to be bought against Transnet by its pensioners. Image:

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1 Aug 2014

Nearly 5,000 land claims processed in two weeks

GovernmentNearly 5,000 land claims processed in two weeks

1 Aug 2014

Competition Commission dismisses Cape Gate application

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31 Jul 2014

Court services get biggest slice of justice budget

LegalCourt services get biggest slice of justice budget

31 Jul 2014

Extending a job offer? Handle with care

HR & ManagementExtending a job offer? Handle with care

Niteske Marshall 31 Jul 2014

Sentech workers strike for 13th cheque

GovernmentSentech workers strike for 13th cheque

30 Jul 2014

Sanral has applied to the Western Cape High Court in a bid to keep tolls on the N1 and N2 secret and not open to public scrutiny. Image:

GovernmentSanral asks court to keep Cape N1 tolls secret

Carol Paton 30 Jul 2014

Landlords need to protect themselves against the Credit Amnesty Act

PropertyLandlords need to protect themselves against the Credit Amnesty Act

Martin Goodman 30 Jul 2014

Patents partners at Adams & Adams receive accolades

LegalPatents partners at Adams & Adams receive accolades

29 Jul 2014

Parties to a statutory merger must consider tax consequences

LegalParties to a statutory merger must consider tax consequences

Justine Krige 29 Jul 2014

Prophet cartoon a bad call, says Dawes

Marketing & MediaProphet cartoon a bad call, says Dawes

29 Jul 2014

Regulations do not permit consumers to get away with not paying their debts

LegalRegulations do not permit consumers to get away with not paying their debts

Nicola Sulter and Todd Julyan 29 Jul 2014

Majola named one of top 200 young South Africans

LegalMajola named one of top 200 young South Africans

29 Jul 2014

Mall leases - Competition Commission to investigate

PropertyMall leases - Competition Commission to investigate

Alistair Anderson 29 Jul 2014

Dr Jonathan Witt says that Aaron Motsoaledi has a complete misunderstanding of how private ambulance operators work or are trained. Image:

GovernmentAmbulances need to comply with new regulations

29 Jul 2014

Govt committed to comply with disclosure regulation

GovernmentGovt committed to comply with disclosure regulation

29 Jul 2014

Limpopo government powers restored

GovernmentLimpopo government powers restored

29 Jul 2014

Unrepentant minister has faith in Motsoeneng

Marketing & MediaUnrepentant minister has faith in Motsoeneng

Quinton Mtyala and Jan-Jan Joubert 28 Jul 2014

Taegrin's death should not be in vain, says premier

GovernmentTaegrin's death should not be in vain, says premier

28 Jul 2014

Cross-border deals in Africa have legal challenges

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28 Jul 2014

Sanelisiwe Nyasulu, director, Labour, Garlicke & Bousfield

LegalSASLAW appoints Garlicke & Bousfield director as member

28 Jul 2014

Body corporate bulk water and electricity utility accounts

LegalBody corporate bulk water and electricity utility accounts

Chantelle Gladwin and Ramon Pereira 25 Jul 2014

Phumudzo Maphaha, the Presiding Officer at the Commission of Inquiry into the collapse of the Tongaat Mall. Image:

Construction & EngineeringTongaat Mall plans not approved

25 Jul 2014

The liquidation of Lumen Technologies may mean that the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is able to call for new tenders of the R174-million Integrate Rapid Transport System for the city. Image:

LegalBus contract halted after company liquidated

25 Jul 2014

When can a trade union be held in contempt of court?

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Kirsten Caddy 24 Jul 2014

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters makes a bizarre claim that media houses and other unnamed people executed cyber-attacks on Sanral, causing billing problems. Image: GCIS

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Linda Ensor 24 Jul 2014

Police Act placed under review

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23 Jul 2014

The choice between Abridged and Historical Rates Clearance Certificate

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Chantelle Gladwin and David Hepburn 23 Jul 2014

Terminability of contracts of unspecified duration

LegalTerminability of contracts of unspecified duration

Kaelin Govinden 22 Jul 2014

Consider psychological solutions for traffic offences

LegalConsider psychological solutions for traffic offences

Kaelin Govinden 22 Jul 2014

The collapse of the Tongaat Mall was not a result of bad design but only 6 reinforcing bars were used instead of 19 as specified and the concrete sections did not bond as they were poured at different times. Image:

Construction & EngineeringTongaat Mall's design was not flawed says engineer

22 Jul 2014

AgriSA's Dawie Maree warns that input costs for farmers will increase sharply if the zero-rating on goods and services bought by farmers is scrapped. Image:

GovernmentPlan to scrap VAT concessions for farmers

Amanda Visser 21 Jul 2014