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Workplace bullying: Employers battle prerogative vs perception

Sibusiso Dube 6 Aug 2024

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CPAs: Missed chance for rural economic growth

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Tax incentive window closing for SA renewables

5 Aug 2024

SA's BELA Bill needs reevaluation, says education analyst Dr Corrin Varady

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SA's BELA Bill needs reevaluation, says education analyst Dr Corrin Varady

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Devil in the details: Calculating compensation for unfair dismissal

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MTN loses Special Tribunal application

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Unpacking the newly gazetted Companies Amendment Acts

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1 Aug 2024

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Sars calls for public comment on renewables tax incentives

Lindsey Schutters 31 Jul 2024

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The unreasonable nature of drug laws

Zakhele Mthembu 31 Jul 2024

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Mozambique wins UK lawsuit against Privinvest over 'tuna bond' scandal

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Nigeria fines Meta $220m for violating consumer, data laws

Elisha Bala-Gbogbo and and MacDonald Dzirutwe 22 Jul 2024

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Megan Dinnie 1 Jul 2024

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2 Aug 2024

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HealthcareiTOO forms strategic partnership with EthiQal

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LegalThe Consumer Protection Act and how it applies to lease agreements

Alisa Malindi 1 Aug 2024

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PropertyWomen in Sectional Title launches mediation partnership

1 Aug 2024

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Energy & MiningSars calls for public comment on renewables tax incentives

Lindsey Schutters 31 Jul 2024

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HealthcareThe unreasonable nature of drug laws

Zakhele Mthembu 31 Jul 2024

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PropertyEstate agents face new B-BBEE hurdles

31 Jul 2024

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31 Jul 2024

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LegalWhat every business needs to know about beneficial ownership registries

Sihle Bulose and Sibusiso Pholwane 31 Jul 2024

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HealthcareUCT academic scoops prestigious global health award

30 Jul 2024

Trademark dispute strips McDonald's of 'Big Mac' exclusivity in EU

LegalTrademark dispute strips McDonald's of 'Big Mac' exclusivity in EU

Janine Hollesen 30 Jul 2024

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

Energy & MiningNew levy on gas and petroleum pipelines announced

Lindsey Schutters 29 Jul 2024

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PropertyLand rights: New legal amendment places Minister squarely in the way of substantive land reform

Brian Benfield and Gary Moore 29 Jul 2024

The complainant said the ad was inappropriate. Source: YouTube.

Marketing & MediaARB rules that Always XXL ad can educate boys and girls

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Jul 2024

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

Verushca Pillay, Thato Mkhize and Frederick Pedro 29 Jul 2024

Nkomati Mine is a key part of ARM's pivot to cater to the renewables market.

Energy & MiningAfrican Rainbow Minerals takes full ownership of Nkomati

Lindsey Schutters 28 Jul 2024

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LegalRamaphosa appoints first female chief justice

26 Jul 2024

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HealthcareJudge blocks government plan to tell private hospitals and doctors where they can go

Tania Broughton 25 Jul 2024

Jaimee Best: Candidate Legal Practitioner - Dispute Resolution Practice Group at PH Attorneys

LegalContracts signed by minors - are they valid?

Jaimee Best 25 Jul 2024

Ramaphosa signs Procurement Bill into law: A new era for SA supply chain

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National Small Enterprise Amendment Act touted as gamechanger

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ESG & SustainabilitySA’s response to climate change outlined in new law

24 Jul 2024

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Tania Broughton 24 Jul 2024

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LegalNew law paves way for establishment of one-stop-shop for small businesses

23 Jul 2024

The digitisation of payments in South African agribusiness

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Karl Blom, Lerato Niklaas, Kenan Petersen and David Donkor 23 Jul 2024

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LegalPresidency signs Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law

22 Jul 2024

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HR & ManagementHundreds of Public Works workers march against termination of contracts

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LegalDeadline extension: Last call for retirement funds to submit two-pot rule amendments

19 Jul 2024

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PropertyWestern Cape calls for urgent reform in emergency housing funding

Katja Hamilton 18 Jul 2024

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LegalTraditional healers: New regulations to provide clarity

John Botha 18 Jul 2024

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HealthcareEurope: Covid-19 contract-transparency ruling fails to cloud Von der Leyen's future

18 Jul 2024

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AgricultureSupreme Court ruling upholds drone fishing ban

18 Jul 2024