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Public comments sought on draft Construction Regulations

Conservationists argued that current no-fishing zones are inadequate to prevent the African Penguin’s extinction. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

Settlement reached in African Penguin caseJohn Yeld

Former Prasa acting CEO Mthuthuzeli Swartz (right) exits the Gqeberha Regional Court with his advocate, Mzwamadoda Mnyani. Photo: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Former Prasa acting CEO pleads not guilty to stealing railway line

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Attorneys, beware 'AI hallucinations' - the real consequences of fabricated citations

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Watch your step: Court rules claimant's own negligence contributed to injuriesRethabile Shabalala and Sandra Sithole

Conservationists argued that current no-fishing zones are inadequate to prevent the African Penguin’s extinction. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

Settlement reached in African Penguin case

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Former Prasa acting CEO Mthuthuzeli Swartz (right) exits the Gqeberha Regional Court with his advocate, Mzwamadoda Mnyani. Photo: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Former Prasa acting CEO pleads not guilty to stealing railway line

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Regulations limiting the access to the R370-a-month Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant have been found to be unconstitutional and invalid by the High Court in Pretoria on Thursday. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

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Scammers take advantage of the desperate need to access cash

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Groundbreaking draft dismissal code to transform South Africa's workplace culture

Jonathan Goldberg 22 Jan 2025

The South African Social Security Agency is to suspend payment of Social Relief of Distress grants where fraud is suspected. Archive photo: Barbara Maregele / GroundUp

Sassa to suspend SRD grants where fraud is suspected

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Michelle Rawlinson and Melissa Steele 21 Jan 2025

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Legally, they can’t be called ‘uggs’ outside of Australia – but the name will stick regardless

Alexandra Sherlock 20 Jan 2025

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A company called Edumarks has been asking for R100 to send learners their matric results in advance of the official release. On Thursday, the person running Edumarks was arrested. Archive Photo: Tariro Washinyira / GroundUp

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Agree to disagree: Why mutual agreement is required when referring a dispute for arbitration

Ziyanda Sibeko and Johnson Mthembu 16 Jan 2025

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Ruling highlights importance of wording in indemnity insurance policies

Jean-Paul Rudd 16 Jan 2025

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Social media personality appears in court

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Imraan Mahomed, Taryn York and Mapaseka Nketu 15 Jan 2025

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Inquiry makes recommendations to improve competition in fresh produce market

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Rentoza seeks legal services partner for debt collection

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#BizTrends2025: South Africa’s cannabis market: preventing misuse or missed opportunities

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Minimum wage recommendations for 2025 - last chance to comment

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Judge Nana Makhubele could face impeachment after a Judicial Conduct Tribunal found her guilty of misconduct. Archive photo: Masego Mafata/GroundUp

Judge Makhubele guilty of gross misconduct

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“Of the nine cases referred to and cited, only two could be found to exist, albeit that the citation of one was incorrect,” wrote Judge Elsja-Marie Bezuidenhout about an application for leave to appeal. Illustration: Lisa Nelson

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Deadline looms for unconventional gas regulations inputs

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Mauritius' former central bank governor released on bail

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Zimbabwe scraps the death penalty – tracking the path to abolition

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Kenya's competition watchdog fines Mogo Auto for unfair practices

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