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African female lawyers share their experiences

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Merger regulation under the Competition Act - control determines size

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Does a liar as a source ever deserve protection?

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Does a liar as a source ever deserve protection?

Anton Harber 8 Aug 2014

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Nhleko says he will rid Westbury of crime

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The rules of engaging with a new trade union

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Verushka Reddy 7 Aug 2014

Guidelines for participation in healthcare inquiry published

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Guidelines for participation in healthcare inquiry published

7 Aug 2014

Draft regulation on emission reporting published

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Draft regulation on emission reporting published

7 Aug 2014

Motsoeneng: No punishment for 'lie told 19 years ago'

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Motsoeneng: No punishment for 'lie told 19 years ago'

7 Aug 2014

Benguela ratification process completed

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Benguela ratification process completed

6 Aug 2014

Despite its best efforts to keep all details about the Winelands toll roads secret, Sanral was ordered to hand over some documents to the City of Cape and the Right2Know campaign. Image:

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Some of Sanral's tolling 'secrets'

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Police plan to "get tough" on gangsterism

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Right2Know wins case for Sanral tariff disclosure

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SANRAL's secrecy: R2K comes out fighting

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SANRAL's secrecy: R2K comes out fighting

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Harding Allison admits to collusive tendering

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Harding Allison admits to collusive tendering

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New equity act comes into operation

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The 'undesirable person' provisions of the new immigration legislation

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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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Extending a job offer? Handle with care

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Recruiting and employing in Botswana

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Recruiting and employing in Botswana

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Employment Act governs employee's rights in Zambia

Lauren Salt and William Woolcott 10 Jul 2014

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Employers have a statutory obligation to report criminal conduct

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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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Protecting rooibos trademark, promoting economic growth

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SANRAL's secrecy: R2K comes out fighting

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Harding Allison admits to collusive tendering

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The 'undesirable person' provisions of the new immigration legislation

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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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Nearly 5,000 land claims processed in two weeks

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Competition Commission dismisses Cape Gate application

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Court services get biggest slice of justice budget

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Extending a job offer? Handle with care

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Niteske Marshall 31 Jul 2014

Sentech workers strike for 13th cheque

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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:

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Carol Paton 30 Jul 2014

Landlords need to protect themselves against the Credit Amnesty Act

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Martin Goodman 30 Jul 2014

Patents partners at Adams & Adams receive accolades

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Parties to a statutory merger must consider tax consequences

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Justine Krige 29 Jul 2014

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Nicola Sulter and Todd Julyan 29 Jul 2014

Mall leases - Competition Commission to investigate

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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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Govt committed to comply with disclosure regulation

GovernmentGovt committed to comply with disclosure regulation

29 Jul 2014

Limpopo government powers restored

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