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Trademark dispute strips McDonald's of 'Big Mac' exclusivity in EUJanine Hollesen

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New public procurement law to aid SA's fight against corruptionVerushca Pillay, Thato Mkhize and Frederick Pedro

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Ramaphosa appoints first female chief justice

Gwede Mantashe is dovetailing with the President's plans, which is a great improvement from the last administration.

New levy on gas and petroleum pipelines announced

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New public procurement law to aid SA's fight against corruption

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Electric Vehicles White Paper: Tax incentives, climate goals to drive EV industry

Virusha Subban and Gabriel Rybko 13 Dec 2023

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The Arena Group Holdings removes CEO after AI ghost-writing scandal

Lindsey Schutters 13 Dec 2023

The Constitutional Court has struck down provisions in the Refugees Act which dictate that asylum seekers who have not renewed their visas within a month of expiry are considered to have permanently abandoned their applications. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks | GroundUp

Constitutional Court win for asylum seekers

Tania Broughton 13 Dec 2023

NCOP's NHI approval: No surprise here

Mike Settas 12 Dec 2023

Jury finds Google in violation of antitrust laws, rules in favour of Epic

Jury finds Google in violation of antitrust laws, rules in favour of Epic

Lindsey Schutters 12 Dec 2023

SIU, Interpol NCB sign MoU

12 Dec 2023

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Business licensing policy up for public comment

12 Dec 2023

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Trade marks: Global classifications of virtual goods and services - part 1

Kaajal Nagindas 12 Dec 2023

A remarkable Repeat: LexisNexis CEO clinches 2nd CEO of the Year Award for 2023

A remarkable Repeat: LexisNexis CEO clinches 2nd CEO of the Year Award for 2023

LexisNexis 12 Dec 2023

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Disciplinary action: Can excessive delays taint procedural fairness?

Chloë Loubser and Amandla Makhongwana 11 Dec 2023

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South African businesses primed for crypto expansion as institutions embrace licenses

11 Dec 2023

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Commission recommends a CPI plus 3% adjustment in National Minimum Wage

8 Dec 2023

Western Cape stands alone as NHI Bill passes

8 Dec 2023

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Cybersecurity breaches: Can you afford not to be insured?

Andrew Naidoo 8 Dec 2023

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Have your say on substance use policy

8 Dec 2023

BUSA and B4SA challenge "unconstitutional" NHI Bill

7 Dec 2023

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#COP28: Development bank head urges African exemption from EU carbon tax

Simon Jessop 7 Dec 2023

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Parliament passes key Bills

7 Dec 2023

Kenya judge finds Meta is not in contempt of court

7 Dec 2023

Source: Capricorn FM Icasa's Draft National and Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts and Political Advertisements Amendment Regulations public hearings will take place on 8 December

Icasa to host hearings on the Draft National & Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts & Political Ads

6 Dec 2023

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Requirements for environmental authorisation for renewable energy facility published

6 Dec 2023

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Yes, your side hustle can cost you your job

Mpumelelo Nxumalo and Kalene Watson 6 Dec 2023

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#COP28: South Africa's climate change regime and just energy transition "stocktake"

5 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf The judgment on the Tongaat Hulett application to suspend its Sugar Industry Agreement payment obligations vindicates the South African Sugar Association says Andrew Russel, chairperson, SA Canegrower

Tongaat Hulett judgment vindicates South African Sugar Association

Andrew Russell 5 Dec 2023

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IEC welcomes Constitutional Court judgment

5 Dec 2023

ARB verdict: Cadbury campaign is a glass and a half full of triumph

Karabo Ledwaba 4 Dec 2023

Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Friday that holders of the Lesotho Exemption Permit and the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit will be allowed to remain legally in South Africa until 29 November 2025. Archive photo: Tariro Washinyira | GoundUp

Two-year extension for Zimbabwe and Lesotho permit holders

Joseph Chirume 4 Dec 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo is the most prominent spokesperson for Binance. Source: x.com

Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit, implicated in Binance crypto fraud

Lindsey Schutters 1 Dec 2023

The Constitution states: “Everyone has the right to administrative action that is lawful, reasonable and
procedurally fair.” It also states: “Everyone has the right to have any dispute that can be resolved by the application of law decided in a fair public hearing before a court …”. Taking unreasonably long to hand down judgments is a breach of these rights. Illustration: Lisa Nelson | GroundUp

Judge faces possible impeachment for tardy judgments

Tania Broughton 1 Dec 2023

R317m in duplicate payments to lawyers recovered from Road Accident Fund

R317m in duplicate payments to lawyers recovered from Road Accident Fund

Chiara Carter 30 Nov 2023

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Kenya judge finds Meta is not in contempt of court

7 Dec 2023

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#COP28: Development bank head urges African exemption from EU carbon tax

Simon Jessop 7 Dec 2023

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UPDATED: Kenyan court strikes down housing levy in finance law

Humphrey Malalo and Bhargav Acharya 28 Nov 2023

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Morocco's competition regulator fines fuel companies $180m

Ahmed Eljechtimi 24 Nov 2023

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Trade marks: Global classifications of virtual goods and services - part 1

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Disciplinary action: Can excessive delays taint procedural fairness?

Chloë Loubser and Amandla Makhongwana 11 Dec 2023

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South African businesses primed for crypto expansion as institutions embrace licenses

11 Dec 2023

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Commission recommends a CPI plus 3% adjustment in National Minimum Wage

8 Dec 2023

Western Cape stands alone as NHI Bill passes

8 Dec 2023

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Cybersecurity breaches: Can you afford not to be insured?

Andrew Naidoo 8 Dec 2023

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Have your say on substance use policy

8 Dec 2023

BUSA and B4SA challenge "unconstitutional" NHI Bill

7 Dec 2023

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Parliament passes key Bills

7 Dec 2023

Source: Capricorn FM Icasa's Draft National and Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts and Political Advertisements Amendment Regulations public hearings will take place on 8 December

Icasa to host hearings on the Draft National & Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts & Political Ads

6 Dec 2023

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Requirements for environmental authorisation for renewable energy facility published

6 Dec 2023

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Yes, your side hustle can cost you your job

Mpumelelo Nxumalo and Kalene Watson 6 Dec 2023

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#COP28: South Africa's climate change regime and just energy transition "stocktake"

5 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf The judgment on the Tongaat Hulett application to suspend its Sugar Industry Agreement payment obligations vindicates the South African Sugar Association says Andrew Russel, chairperson, SA Canegrower

Tongaat Hulett judgment vindicates South African Sugar Association

Andrew Russell 5 Dec 2023

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IEC welcomes Constitutional Court judgment

5 Dec 2023

ARB verdict: Cadbury campaign is a glass and a half full of triumph

Karabo Ledwaba 4 Dec 2023

Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Friday that holders of the Lesotho Exemption Permit and the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit will be allowed to remain legally in South Africa until 29 November 2025. Archive photo: Tariro Washinyira | GoundUp

Two-year extension for Zimbabwe and Lesotho permit holders

Joseph Chirume 4 Dec 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo is the most prominent spokesperson for Binance. Source: x.com

Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit, implicated in Binance crypto fraud

Lindsey Schutters 1 Dec 2023

The Constitution states: “Everyone has the right to administrative action that is lawful, reasonable and
procedurally fair.” It also states: “Everyone has the right to have any dispute that can be resolved by the application of law decided in a fair public hearing before a court …”. Taking unreasonably long to hand down judgments is a breach of these rights. Illustration: Lisa Nelson | GroundUp

Judge faces possible impeachment for tardy judgments

Tania Broughton 1 Dec 2023

R317m in duplicate payments to lawyers recovered from Road Accident Fund

R317m in duplicate payments to lawyers recovered from Road Accident Fund

Chiara Carter 30 Nov 2023

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July unrest 'instigator' Mdumiseni Zuma slapped with 12-year jail sentence

30 Nov 2023

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Further public consultation on the cards for Employment Equity Act amendments

Tracy van der Colff 30 Nov 2023

A judge's view on the South African legal system

A judge's view on the South African legal system

LexisNexis 30 Nov 2023

The Constitutional Court has not yet issued judgment on a crucial case about next year’s election. The case was heard in August. Archive photo: Ciaran Ryan | GroundUp

Constitutional Court accused of taking too long to rule on crucial election case

Tania Broughton 29 Nov 2023

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What buying a commercial property in business rescue means for new owners

29 Nov 2023

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WC govt threatens legal action over public wage shortfall

29 Nov 2023

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#COP28: Unpacking Africa’s emboldened agenda

Charles Douglas 29 Nov 2023

Ending child labour in the agriculture sector: Where risk draws the line

Ending child labour in the agriculture sector: Where risk draws the line

Kate Collier 29 Nov 2023

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New Ombud Council chairperson appointed

28 Nov 2023

Cape Town attorney Gary Trappler is accused of slashing the tyres of a Green Point neighbour’s car in a racially motivated attack. Photo: Sandiso Phaliso | GroundUp

Cape Town lawyer pleads not guilty to racially motivated attack

Sandiso Phaliso 27 Nov 2023

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Ensure OHS by building whistleblower confidence

Kate Collier 27 Nov 2023

ANC liable for over R100m for 2019 elections’ banners

Tania Broughton 27 Nov 2023

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UPDATED: Pistorius granted parole

Bhargav Acharya 24 Nov 2023

The "Springbok" public holiday - win-win for weekend workers

Talita Laubscher and Sian Gaffney 23 Nov 2023

Mark Caruso when he was still executive at Mineral Commodities with Minister of Mineral and Energy Resources Gwede Mantashe in February 2019. Caruso is pursuing defamation claims against environmental activists. Archive photo: DMR

Aussie mining company “Slapp suit” partly settled out of court

John Yeld 23 Nov 2023

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Nxesi denies allegations of corruption in R5bn UIF jobs deal

23 Nov 2023