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#OrchidsandOnions: Spar reminds us why we're special with Christmas ad

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Inflationary pressures see alcohol and fast food purchases decline

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Sasria, Venda University of Technology and Gauteng Health face SIU probes

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Malatsi follows through on DA policy plans in withdrawal of SABC Bill

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Workers on strike at Premier’s Mister Sweet factory picketed outside the Department of Labour’s office in Germiston last month to demand a report following an inspection by an official. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Injured Mister Sweet workers yet to be compensated

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Contested Expropriation Bill closer to becoming law, but don’t hold your breath

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What happens to your home when you pass away?

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FCSA crypto licensing cause for cautious optimism and concerns

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President to puff, puff, pass Cannabis Bill into law

Ramon Pereira 20 Mar 2024

Easter snoek shortage fears rise amidst tightened fishing regulations

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Source: Nedbank CIB.

Landmark ruling: Bheki Cele held liable for heist linked to R101m Nedbank loss

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Ensure employee's human rights and OHS through ethical emergency preparedness

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Is it necessary to report the death of SA expats to Home Affairs?

Is it necessary to report the death of SA expats to Home Affairs?

Jenny Fung and Daniel Hirschowitz 19 Mar 2024

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Arbitration takes precedence in High Court: A review of recent cases

Kylie Slambert and Kamogelo Mashigo 18 Mar 2024

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Construction mafia halts MyCiTi project; legal action pursued

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Justice Dikgang Moseneke

Keynote speaker for inaugural Joburg Arbitration Week

15 Mar 2024

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National Assembly passes Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill

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Crypto takes one step closer to regulation in South Africa. Source: Coinahko/Unsplash

South Africa takes lead in crypto regulation, approving 59 licenses

Lindsey Schutters 14 Mar 2024

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PoPIA's telemarketing loophole: Can it be closed?

Jodi Poswelletski and Keitumetse Khutsoane 14 Mar 2024

US House passes bill that could force TikTok sale or ban

14 Mar 2024

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Inspection blitz nabs non-compliant employers

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Natural vs juristic persons - who is required to register under Engineering Profession Act?

Pieter Walters 13 Mar 2024

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'Illegal' salary increases must be repaid

Richard Brown 12 Mar 2024

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Swift justice: The copyright tale that produced 'Taylor’s Version'

Heili Potgieter and Dina Biagio 12 Mar 2024

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Steinhoff: Reserve Bank manager signed off on billions in alleged unlawful cross-border transactions (Part One)

Pauli van Wyk 12 Mar 2024

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Two-pot retirement reform hits teething problems...again

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Cautionary tale for attorneys: Don't rely on ChatGPT to supply case law

Mtho Maphumulo 11 Mar 2024

Anti-vaxxers thrashed in court

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ARB celebrates 5 years of successful operation and growth

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No limitations for THC - proposed update to Medicines and Related Substances Act

11 Mar 2024

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Survey highlights gender inequality in legal sector, advancement programme launches

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Judges Hlophe and Motata removed from office

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BCEA protection band expands as earnings threshold increases

Brett Abraham and Mehnaaz Bux 6 Mar 2024

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Unanimous ruling favours Big Tech in DRC child labour cobalt claim

Jonathan Stempel 6 Mar 2024

Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi has turned to the Constitutional Court in his bid to appeal against a Pretoria High Court judgment that found the process he used to end the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit programme was neither fair nor lawful. Archive photo: Tariro Washinyira / GroundUp

Home Affairs minister takes Zimbabwean permit battle to the Constitutional Court

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The District of Columbia Court of Appeals is seen in Washington, D.C., USA. Source: Reuters/Andrew Kelly

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Nigeria cracks down on crypto, Binance execs caught in crossfire

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Congolese journalist denied provisional release after months in detention

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MultiChoice will pay settlement of $37.3m to Nigerian tax authorities

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Contested Expropriation Bill closer to becoming law, but don’t hold your breath

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President to puff, puff, pass Cannabis Bill into law

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Easter snoek shortage fears rise amidst tightened fishing regulations

19 Mar 2024

Source: Nedbank CIB.

Landmark ruling: Bheki Cele held liable for heist linked to R101m Nedbank loss

19 Mar 2024

Image: Specially designed evacuation chair. Source: Evac+Chair

Ensure employee's human rights and OHS through ethical emergency preparedness

19 Mar 2024

Is it necessary to report the death of SA expats to Home Affairs?

Is it necessary to report the death of SA expats to Home Affairs?

Jenny Fung and Daniel Hirschowitz 19 Mar 2024

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Arbitration takes precedence in High Court: A review of recent cases

Kylie Slambert and Kamogelo Mashigo 18 Mar 2024

Source: MyCiTi.

Construction mafia halts MyCiTi project; legal action pursued

15 Mar 2024

Justice Dikgang Moseneke

Keynote speaker for inaugural Joburg Arbitration Week

15 Mar 2024

Image source: Sergey Sukhanov –

National Assembly passes Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill

15 Mar 2024

Crypto takes one step closer to regulation in South Africa. Source: Coinahko/Unsplash

South Africa takes lead in crypto regulation, approving 59 licenses

Lindsey Schutters 14 Mar 2024

Image source: Comaniciu Dan –

PoPIA's telemarketing loophole: Can it be closed?

Jodi Poswelletski and Keitumetse Khutsoane 14 Mar 2024

US House passes bill that could force TikTok sale or ban

14 Mar 2024

Image source: tumsasedgars –

Inspection blitz nabs non-compliant employers

13 Mar 2024

Image source: szefei –

Natural vs juristic persons - who is required to register under Engineering Profession Act?

Pieter Walters 13 Mar 2024

Image source: Tima Miroshnichenko from

'Illegal' salary increases must be repaid

Richard Brown 12 Mar 2024

Image: Supplied

Swift justice: The copyright tale that produced 'Taylor’s Version'

Heili Potgieter and Dina Biagio 12 Mar 2024

Source: Reuters.

Steinhoff: Reserve Bank manager signed off on billions in alleged unlawful cross-border transactions (Part One)

Pauli van Wyk 12 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. 123RF

Two-pot retirement reform hits teething problems...again

Katja Hamilton 11 Mar 2024

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Cautionary tale for attorneys: Don't rely on ChatGPT to supply case law

Mtho Maphumulo 11 Mar 2024

Anti-vaxxers thrashed in court

Tania Broughton 11 Mar 2024

ARB celebrates 5 years of successful operation and growth

Gail Schimmel 11 Mar 2024

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No limitations for THC - proposed update to Medicines and Related Substances Act

11 Mar 2024

Image source: HONGQI ZHANG –

Survey highlights gender inequality in legal sector, advancement programme launches

8 Mar 2024

Image source: Getty Images

Judges Hlophe and Motata removed from office

7 Mar 2024

Image source: Andriy Popov –

BCEA protection band expands as earnings threshold increases

Brett Abraham and Mehnaaz Bux 6 Mar 2024

FKA twigs stars in the controversial ad. Source: Calvin Klein.

UK's ASA changes stance on controversial Calvin Klein ad with FKA twigs

Karabo Ledwaba 6 Mar 2024

Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi has turned to the Constitutional Court in his bid to appeal against a Pretoria High Court judgment that found the process he used to end the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit programme was neither fair nor lawful. Archive photo: Tariro Washinyira / GroundUp

Home Affairs minister takes Zimbabwean permit battle to the Constitutional Court

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Parliament finalises key Bills

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Inquiry chair James Hodge is leading the public hearings. Source: YouTube.

Elon Musk's X Corp faces backlash for refusing to participate in Competition Commission inquiry

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Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry to kick off month-long public hearings

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South Africa's battle against greylisting: a year on

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Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu has launched a landmark policy aimed at improving the delivery of water and sanitation services on privately-owned land. Image:

Policy to improve water, sanitation services on privately-owned land

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Court ruling bolsters NHI's recruitment drive ahead of pending Bill approval

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Religion and soccer collide in DStv ad, ARB dismisses blasphemy allegations

Karabo Ledwaba 1 Mar 2024

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Increase in business closures marks challenging start to 2024

Craig Blumenthal 1 Mar 2024

Elon Musk is claiming that Sam Altman breached the founding contract of OpenAI. Source: Wesley Tingey/Unsplash

Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman for Microsoft deal

Lindsey Schutters 1 Mar 2024

Pick n Pay files for liquidation of franchisee’s stores

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