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The Western Cape High Court has dismissed an attempt by Noordhoek environmentalists to set aside approval for a road link in an area where the endangered Western Leopard Toad breeds. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

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Kaamilah Paulse 24 Apr 2024

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Anglo maintains innocence as Kabwe claimants given leave to appeal

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Claimants in the Kabwe lead poisoning case will be escalating the ongoing dispute with Anglo American to the SCA

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Claimant lawyers accuse Anglo of ‘shocking indifference’ to Kabwe case

Lindsey Schutters 23 Apr 2024

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Anglo maintains innocence as Kabwe claimants given leave to appeal

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Tunisia jails journalist Mohamed Boughalleb for 6 months

Tarek Amara 18 Apr 2024

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FinanceSA Post Office: Union deal halts layoffs at the 11th hour

Katja Hamilton 24 Apr 2024

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HealthcareGauteng Health Department's last-minute decision a shocker

24 Apr 2024

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Jacques van Wyk 24 Apr 2024

The Western Cape High Court has dismissed an attempt by Noordhoek environmentalists to set aside approval for a road link in an area where the endangered Western Leopard Toad breeds. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

ESG & SustainabilityJudge rules for 'road' in legal clash with 'toads'

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FinanceCryptocurrency exchange, Binance secures Dubai license

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HR & ManagementWhy 'unlawful dismissal' doesn't mean 'automatic reinstatement'

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HR & ManagementUnemployment by death: What happens to employees when employers die?

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SA takes WTO action against EU's citrus regulations

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Reclaim the City demonstrated outside the Western Cape High Court in 2020, calling for the Tafelberg site to be used as affordable housing. Archive photo: James Stent / GroundUp

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Assaults on learners: Appeal court says tougher sanctions must apply to teachers

EducationAssaults on learners: Appeal court says tougher sanctions must apply to teachers

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