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Karabo Motsepe appointed TBWA\South Africa's head of talent acquisition

From Amazon to Massmart: discover Black Friday deals in South Africa

Evan-Lee Courie

Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback

Steve Holland, Nandita Bose, Stephanie Kelly and Joseph Ax

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Why personalisation trumps segmentation in understanding your audience

Cezanne Joynt

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Mpumalanga High Court to open for business

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Africa adopts global executive remuneration trends

By Norma Mazibuko 24 Oct 2024

The Legal Services Ombud has castigated the Legal Practice Council for failing to act in the public interest and worse by contributing to an injustice. Photo: Brian Turner via (CC BY 2.0)

Ombud lambasts Legal Practice Council

By Tony Beamish 17 Oct 2024

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SIU recovers at least R1.8bn for State coffers

22 Nov 2021

The Constitutional Court has overturned a judgment of the High Court and Supreme Court of Appeal which found that the Road Accident Fund can reject a compensation claim that it is not brought within three years because of a person’s mental incapacity. Archive photo: Ciaran Ryan / GroundUp

Concourt gives man go-ahead to file late road accident claim

Geoffrey Allsop 19 Nov 2021

Four shortlisted for Chief Justice

18 Nov 2021

SIU dismisses reports of Diko report

SIU dismisses reports of Diko report

16 Nov 2021

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How technology is making the legal profession more accessible and sustainable

HB Marais 10 Nov 2021

State liable for damages after teenager shot by off-duty cop

State liable for damages after teenager shot by off-duty cop

Tania Broughton 9 Nov 2021

Former South African president Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters at his home in Nkandla, South Africa, 4 July 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Judge dismisses Zuma's attempt to remove prosecutor

Alexander Winning 27 Oct 2021

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A conflict of interest... designed by lawyers?

Yvonne Wakefield 26 Oct 2021

Vital Concourt judgment on warrantless searches

Vital Concourt judgment on warrantless searches

Tania Broughton 25 Oct 2021

South African former President Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 17 May 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

NPA notes charges laid against prosecutor Advocate Downer

22 Oct 2021

Local legal financier raises a total of R145,800,000 for commercial litigants

Local legal financier raises a total of R145,800,000 for commercial litigants

Irvine Partners 21 Oct 2021

Photo: Santeri Viinamäki via (CC BY SA 4.0)

Magistrate courts in disarray because of broken IT system

Geoffrey Allsop 21 Oct 2021

Justice Sisi Khampepe -

Justice Khampepe and Justice Jafta retire from the bench

14 Oct 2021

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Law firm appointed to investigate Enoch Mgijima Municipality stadium

13 Oct 2021

Preparations for construction of houses in District Six in July 2020 revealed old streets and foundations. Archive photo: Jeffrey Abrahams / GroundUp

Court rules that District Six eviction was unlawful

Tania Broughton 11 Oct 2021

Ezra Davids named new chairman, senior partner of Bowmans

Ezra Davids named new chairman, senior partner of Bowmans

30 Sep 2021

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SA's top court rejects Zuma's bid to overturn jail sentence

Wendell Roelf 17 Sep 2021

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SIU to host anti-corruption, whistleblowing webinar series

16 Sep 2021

IEC chairperson Glen Mashinini

Electoral Commission complies with ConCourt ruling

7 Sep 2021

Source: John Roman –

SAPS Amendment Act must be prioritised to ensure consistency in crime fighting

31 Aug 2021

#WomensMonth: 'Speak your truth even if your voice shakes' - Lerisha Naidu, Baker McKenzie

#WomensMonth: 'Speak your truth even if your voice shakes' - Lerisha Naidu, Baker McKenzie

Shan Radcliffe 24 Aug 2021

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Parliament seeks leave to appeal court judgment on Section 194 enquiry

23 Aug 2021

Innovative legal startups proceed to HiiL Justice Accelerator

Innovative legal startups proceed to HiiL Justice Accelerator

16 Aug 2021

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Declaring a state of emergency has far-reaching effects for citizens' rights and for businesses

Masi Mtshali 13 Aug 2021

Magistrate's court currently convening in a car park

Magistrate's court currently convening in a car park

Bernard Chiguvare 6 Aug 2021

Source: Sergii Gnatiuk –

Inside Small Claims Court - processes and procedures

Dakalo Singo 5 Aug 2021

Electoral Commission lodges deferral application

Electoral Commission lodges deferral application

5 Aug 2021

Source: zentilia –

Court dismisses application to interdict SIU NLC investigation

26 Jul 2021

South African former President Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Zuma allowed to attend brother's funeral

Wendell Roelf 22 Jul 2021

Are we doing enough to protect our whistleblowers?

Are we doing enough to protect our whistleblowers?

Lucinda Hinxman 21 Jul 2021

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Four shortlisted for Chief Justice

18 Nov 2021

SIU dismisses reports of Diko report

SIU dismisses reports of Diko report

16 Nov 2021

Image source: © sebastien decoret –

How technology is making the legal profession more accessible and sustainable

HB Marais 10 Nov 2021

State liable for damages after teenager shot by off-duty cop

State liable for damages after teenager shot by off-duty cop

Tania Broughton 9 Nov 2021

Former South African president Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters at his home in Nkandla, South Africa, 4 July 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Judge dismisses Zuma's attempt to remove prosecutor

Alexander Winning 27 Oct 2021

Image source: © Ion Chiosea –

A conflict of interest... designed by lawyers?

Yvonne Wakefield 26 Oct 2021

Vital Concourt judgment on warrantless searches

Vital Concourt judgment on warrantless searches

Tania Broughton 25 Oct 2021

South African former President Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 17 May 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

NPA notes charges laid against prosecutor Advocate Downer

22 Oct 2021

Local legal financier raises a total of R145,800,000 for commercial litigants

Local legal financier raises a total of R145,800,000 for commercial litigants

Irvine Partners 21 Oct 2021

Photo: Santeri Viinamäki via (CC BY SA 4.0)

Magistrate courts in disarray because of broken IT system

Geoffrey Allsop 21 Oct 2021

Justice Sisi Khampepe -

Justice Khampepe and Justice Jafta retire from the bench

14 Oct 2021

Source: © Andriy Popov –

Law firm appointed to investigate Enoch Mgijima Municipality stadium

13 Oct 2021

Preparations for construction of houses in District Six in July 2020 revealed old streets and foundations. Archive photo: Jeffrey Abrahams / GroundUp

Court rules that District Six eviction was unlawful

Tania Broughton 11 Oct 2021

Ezra Davids named new chairman, senior partner of Bowmans

Ezra Davids named new chairman, senior partner of Bowmans

30 Sep 2021

Source: mikewaters –

SA's top court rejects Zuma's bid to overturn jail sentence

Wendell Roelf 17 Sep 2021

Source: robert hyrons –

SIU to host anti-corruption, whistleblowing webinar series

16 Sep 2021

IEC chairperson Glen Mashinini

Electoral Commission complies with ConCourt ruling

7 Sep 2021

Source: John Roman –

SAPS Amendment Act must be prioritised to ensure consistency in crime fighting

31 Aug 2021

#WomensMonth: 'Speak your truth even if your voice shakes' - Lerisha Naidu, Baker McKenzie

#WomensMonth: 'Speak your truth even if your voice shakes' - Lerisha Naidu, Baker McKenzie

Shan Radcliffe 24 Aug 2021

Source: Getty Images

Parliament seeks leave to appeal court judgment on Section 194 enquiry

23 Aug 2021

Innovative legal startups proceed to HiiL Justice Accelerator

Innovative legal startups proceed to HiiL Justice Accelerator

16 Aug 2021

Source: Somchai Kongkamsri from

Declaring a state of emergency has far-reaching effects for citizens' rights and for businesses

Masi Mtshali 13 Aug 2021

Magistrate's court currently convening in a car park

Magistrate's court currently convening in a car park

Bernard Chiguvare 6 Aug 2021

Source: Sergii Gnatiuk –

Inside Small Claims Court - processes and procedures

Dakalo Singo 5 Aug 2021

Electoral Commission lodges deferral application

Electoral Commission lodges deferral application

5 Aug 2021

Source: zentilia –

Court dismisses application to interdict SIU NLC investigation

26 Jul 2021

South African former President Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Zuma allowed to attend brother's funeral

Wendell Roelf 22 Jul 2021

Are we doing enough to protect our whistleblowers?

Are we doing enough to protect our whistleblowers?

Lucinda Hinxman 21 Jul 2021

Source: Photo by Somchai Kongkamsri from

What happens under a state of emergency declaration?

Michael Evans 16 Jul 2021

A view shows damage inside a shopping mall following protests that have widened into looting, in Durban, South Africa 13 July 2021, in this screen grab taken from a video. Courtesy Kierran Allen/via Reuters

SA govt plans troop surge to quell unrest - reports

Rogan Ward and Siyabonga Sishi 15 Jul 2021

SA army reserve members called to report for duty

SA army reserve members called to report for duty

15 Jul 2021

SANDF to be deployed in Gauteng, KZN

SANDF to be deployed in Gauteng, KZN

12 Jul 2021

Robert Legh. Bowmans chair and senior partner

RIP: Robert Legh

6 Jul 2021

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NPA internship programme targeting young law graduates

2 Jul 2021

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Unpacking ConCourt's ruling and sentencing of Zuma

Valencia Talane 30 Jun 2021

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ConCourt sentences Zuma to 15 months for contempt of court

29 Jun 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa

SA moves to Alert Level 4 as Delta variant takes hold

28 Jun 2021

Court services at Protea Magistrates Court temporarily suspended

Court services at Protea Magistrates Court temporarily suspended

14 Jun 2021

Juta & Co.'s Kamal Patel is inspired by the possibilities for our legal profession's future

Juta & Co.'s Kamal Patel is inspired by the possibilities for our legal profession's future

Juta and Company 11 Jun 2021

Baker McKenzie SA launches mentorship programme

Baker McKenzie SA launches mentorship programme

1 Jun 2021