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DA 'shames' Motsoeneng, SABC

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DA 'shames' Motsoeneng, SABC

20 Aug 2014

Tribunal grants Caxton right to intervene in Media24 merger case

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Tribunal grants Caxton right to intervene in Media24 merger case

Amanda Visser 20 Aug 2014

Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba says that his department will ruthlessly prosecute individuals who are involved in corruption or fraud at any level in the department. Image: GCIS

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Six years in jail for selling fake birth certificates

20 Aug 2014

DA's bid to oust Motsoeneng in court today

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DA's bid to oust Motsoeneng in court today

Staff Reporter 19 Aug 2014

Commission retracts terms of reference for inquiry

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Commission retracts terms of reference for inquiry

19 Aug 2014

Polygraph tests must be supported by expert evidence

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Polygraph tests must be supported by expert evidence

Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden 19 Aug 2014

South Africa soap actors fired for 'illegal' strike

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South Africa soap actors fired for 'illegal' strike

19 Aug 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has asked the communities of South Africa to work with law enforcement agencies to bring and end to the abuse of women and children. Image: GCIS

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Killing of women and children condemned

More Matshediso 19 Aug 2014

Grovel, grovel, Telkom's in trouble

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Grovel, grovel, Telkom's in trouble

Rob Rose 19 Aug 2014

Please Call Me - the call that came too late

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Please Call Me - the call that came too late

Janine Hollesen 18 Aug 2014

Johannesburg's new by-laws cause problems

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Johannesburg's new by-laws cause problems

David Hepburn and Chantelle Gladwin 18 Aug 2014

President Jacob Zuma says that the anniversary of the Marikana deaths should represent a time for reflection on peace and tolerance between the people of South Africa. Image:

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Reflection and recommitment from Marikana anniversary

18 Aug 2014

illegal electricity connections pose dangers to the community and can damage Eskom's power grid.It is a criminal offence to make illegal connections and steal electricity. Image:

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Energy Safety Week's focus on illegal power connections

15 Aug 2014

Arbitration requires transparency and openness

Labour Law

Arbitration requires transparency and openness

Aadil Patel 14 Aug 2014

Presidency and M&G in court again

Media Freedom

Presidency and M&G in court again

Franny Rabkin 14 Aug 2014

Rumours that the government plans to nationalise pensions and prevent people from having access to their money until retirement are unfounded according to the Department of Basic Education. Image:

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No truth in rumours over nationalisation of pension funds

More Matshediso 14 Aug 2014

Prayers to stop porn TV in SA

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Prayers to stop porn TV in SA

14 Aug 2014

Insurers expect some earthquake claims

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Insurers expect some earthquake claims

Adele Shevel 14 Aug 2014

Despite a shortage of gynaecologists in South Africa, Dr Mark Stevens has been delayed for five years from practicing by the HPCSA. Image: HPCSA

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Doctor fights to work in SA

14 Aug 2014

Minister announces conditions for establishing a business

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Minister announces conditions for establishing a business

Michael Yeates and Shane Johnson 13 Aug 2014

South African consumer rights under threat

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South African consumer rights under threat

Danette Breitenbach 13 Aug 2014

Reserve Bank Govenor, Gill Marcus has promised African Bank R7bn in support for the current financial crisis it faces with bad debts amounting to about R17bn. Image: Reserve Bank

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African Bank under curatorship

12 Aug 2014

CDH publishes guide on labour legislation changes

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CDH publishes guide on labour legislation changes

11 Aug 2014

Pensioners sue Times Media Group

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Pensioners sue Times Media Group

11 Aug 2014

Employers have a statutory obligation to report criminal conduct

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Employers have a statutory obligation to report criminal conduct

Hugo Pienaar and Thandeka Nhle 10 Aug 2014

African female lawyers share their experiences

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African female lawyers share their experiences

10 Aug 2014

Merger regulation under the Competition Act - control determines size

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Merger regulation under the Competition Act - control determines size

Natalie von Ey and Lerisha Naidu 8 Aug 2014

Does a liar as a source ever deserve protection?

Media Freedom

Does a liar as a source ever deserve protection?

Anton Harber 8 Aug 2014

Jo'burg's Executive Mayor Parks Tau says that real progress is being made in the fight against cable theft, departmental fraud and illegal cable connections. Image:

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22 arrested for defrauding City of Johannesburg

Nosihle Shelembe 8 Aug 2014

The discordant suburb of Wesbury where gangsterism and random shootings are destroying the community life in this suburb. Image:

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Nhleko says he will rid Westbury of crime

8 Aug 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

Labour Law

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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Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has asked the communities of South Africa to work with law enforcement agencies to bring and end to the abuse of women and children. Image: GCIS

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More Matshediso 19 Aug 2014

Grovel, grovel, Telkom's in trouble

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Janine Hollesen 18 Aug 2014

Johannesburg's new by-laws cause problems

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President Jacob Zuma says that the anniversary of the Marikana deaths should represent a time for reflection on peace and tolerance between the people of South Africa. Image:

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illegal electricity connections pose dangers to the community and can damage Eskom's power grid.It is a criminal offence to make illegal connections and steal electricity. Image:

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Arbitration requires transparency and openness

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Aadil Patel 14 Aug 2014

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More Matshediso 14 Aug 2014

Prayers to stop porn TV in SA

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14 Aug 2014

Insurers expect some earthquake claims

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Adele Shevel 14 Aug 2014

Despite a shortage of gynaecologists in South Africa, Dr Mark Stevens has been delayed for five years from practicing by the HPCSA. Image: HPCSA

HealthcareDoctor fights to work in SA

14 Aug 2014

Minister announces conditions for establishing a business

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Michael Yeates and Shane Johnson 13 Aug 2014

South African consumer rights under threat

Marketing & MediaSouth African consumer rights under threat

Danette Breitenbach 13 Aug 2014

Reserve Bank Govenor, Gill Marcus has promised African Bank R7bn in support for the current financial crisis it faces with bad debts amounting to about R17bn. Image: Reserve Bank

GovernmentAfrican Bank under curatorship

12 Aug 2014

CDH publishes guide on labour legislation changes

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11 Aug 2014

Pensioners sue Times Media Group

Marketing & MediaPensioners sue Times Media Group

11 Aug 2014

Employers have a statutory obligation to report criminal conduct

LegalEmployers have a statutory obligation to report criminal conduct

Hugo Pienaar and Thandeka Nhle 10 Aug 2014

African female lawyers share their experiences

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10 Aug 2014

Merger regulation under the Competition Act - control determines size

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Natalie von Ey and Lerisha Naidu 8 Aug 2014

Does a liar as a source ever deserve protection?

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Anton Harber 8 Aug 2014

Jo'burg's Executive Mayor Parks Tau says that real progress is being made in the fight against cable theft, departmental fraud and illegal cable connections. Image:

Government22 arrested for defrauding City of Johannesburg

Nosihle Shelembe 8 Aug 2014

The discordant suburb of Wesbury where gangsterism and random shootings are destroying the community life in this suburb. Image:

GovernmentNhleko 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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7 Aug 2014

Draft regulation on emission reporting published

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7 Aug 2014

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

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7 Aug 2014

Benguela ratification process completed

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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:

GovernmentSome of Sanral's tolling 'secrets'

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:

GovernmentPolice 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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Bekezela Phakathi 5 Aug 2014

Protecting rooibos trademark, promoting economic growth

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5 Aug 2014

SANRAL's secrecy: R2K comes out fighting

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5 Aug 2014

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

LegalMafikeng City Council employees' complaints dismissed

4 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:

LegalTransnet faces R80bn claim from pensioners

1 Aug 2014