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In 2021 GroundUp reported on streetlights in Kariega, under Nelson Mandela Bay, that had been off for years despite complaints by residents. Archive photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane / GroundUp

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Waste pickers will have slight exemptions in the new scrap metal regulations.

Mchunu tightens regulations for scrap metal dealers in SA

By Lindsey Schutters 14 Jul 2024

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Debarments reveal systemic issues within the financial services industry

By Jean-Paul Rudd 2 Jul 2024

Senior prosecutor Sijoyi Robert Mdhlovu was arrested and charged with fraud after he refused to prosecute a case he considered badly prepared. The Mpumalanga High Court has awarded him damages. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Prosecutor throws out badly-prepared case, gets arrested by police

Tania Broughton 8 Jun 2022

Justice Mandisa Maya

Deputy chief justice interview set for later this month

6 Jun 2022

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Office of the Legal Service Ombud launched

3 Jun 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners May 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners May 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Jun 2022

Seun Timi-Koleolu, Pavestones co-founder and African Legal Awards Partner of the Year 2021

#AfricaMonth: Seun Timi-Koleolu on finding success while challenging the status quo

Shan Radcliffe 30 May 2022

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Distribution of assets: Section of Divorce Act deemed unconstitutional

Natasha Truyens 16 May 2022

Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Court rules on the limit of the Human Rights Commission's powers

Tania Broughton 16 May 2022

The Amasango Career School operates out of six prefab classrooms near a railway line. Archive photo: Loyiso Dyongman / GroundUp

Court summons Education MEC over special needs school

Loyiso Dyongman 10 May 2022

New severe weather online portal gives free access to legislation and resources following catastrophic floods

New severe weather online portal gives free access to legislation and resources following catastrophic floods

LexisNexis 10 May 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners April 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners April 2022

Bizcommunity.com 3 May 2022

Capital Legacy - a success story

Capital Legacy - a success story

Capital Legacy 22 Apr 2022

Afrophiles make big impressions in #AfricaMonth, #YouthMonth

Afrophiles make big impressions in #AfricaMonth, #YouthMonth

Bizcommunity.com 13 Apr 2022

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National State of Disaster to end soon

30 Mar 2022

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Law Reform Commission hands reports to Justice Department

30 Mar 2022

Better tech means smarter and quicker decisions in the legal space

Better tech means smarter and quicker decisions in the legal space

Jeremy Maggs, LexisNexis 29 Mar 2022

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Hands up! Icasa wants your biometrics

Ahmore Burger-Smidt 28 Mar 2022

Public Protector, Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane

Mkhwebane given 10 days to explain why she should not be suspended

18 Mar 2022

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National State of Disaster on Covid-19 extended

15 Mar 2022

Newly appointed Chief Justice Raymond Zondo

Raymond Zondo appointed new Chief Justice

11 Mar 2022

Plan your new financial year resolutions

Plan your new financial year resolutions

Bizcommunity.com 10 Mar 2022

The Pretoria High Court has declared a man who brought eight court applications against his partner a vexatious litigant. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Court sends strong message to vexatious litigants

Tania Broughton 9 Mar 2022

Andrea Johnson, new head of the NPA ID - SANews.gov.za

Johnson appointed new NPA Investigating Directorate head

1 Mar 2022

SA legal tech giant adopts hybrid working model

SA legal tech giant adopts hybrid working model

LexisNexis 1 Mar 2022

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Forensic company appointed to investigate NSF maladministration, corruption

17 Feb 2022

Assessing the rule of law in Africa

Assessing the rule of law in Africa

LexisNexis 11 Feb 2022

JSC recommends Maya as new Chief Justice

JSC recommends Maya as new Chief Justice

7 Feb 2022

JSCI to interview candidates for Inspector-General of Intelligence post

4 Feb 2022

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New anti-GBV legislation to provide victims more protection

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Amendments to Covid-19 regulations gazetted

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Gambia's Supreme Court dismisses election result challenge

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Senior prosecutor Sijoyi Robert Mdhlovu was arrested and charged with fraud after he refused to prosecute a case he considered badly prepared. The Mpumalanga High Court has awarded him damages. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Prosecutor throws out badly-prepared case, gets arrested by police

Tania Broughton 8 Jun 2022

Justice Mandisa Maya

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6 Jun 2022

Judge Siraj Desai. Image source:

Office of the Legal Service Ombud launched

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Biz Most Read Award winners May 2022

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Seun Timi-Koleolu, Pavestones co-founder and African Legal Awards Partner of the Year 2021

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Shan Radcliffe 30 May 2022

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Distribution of assets: Section of Divorce Act deemed unconstitutional

Natasha Truyens 16 May 2022

Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Court rules on the limit of the Human Rights Commission's powers

Tania Broughton 16 May 2022

The Amasango Career School operates out of six prefab classrooms near a railway line. Archive photo: Loyiso Dyongman / GroundUp

Court summons Education MEC over special needs school

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New severe weather online portal gives free access to legislation and resources following catastrophic floods

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Biz Most Read Award winners April 2022

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Capital Legacy - a success story

Capital Legacy - a success story

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Afrophiles make big impressions in #AfricaMonth, #YouthMonth

Afrophiles make big impressions in #AfricaMonth, #YouthMonth

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National State of Disaster to end soon

30 Mar 2022

Image source: © Sebnem Ragiboglu –

Law Reform Commission hands reports to Justice Department

30 Mar 2022

Better tech means smarter and quicker decisions in the legal space

Better tech means smarter and quicker decisions in the legal space

Jeremy Maggs, LexisNexis 29 Mar 2022

Image source: © nicoelnino –

Hands up! Icasa wants your biometrics

Ahmore Burger-Smidt 28 Mar 2022

Public Protector, Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane

Mkhwebane given 10 days to explain why she should not be suspended

18 Mar 2022

Image source: Artem Podrez from

National State of Disaster on Covid-19 extended

15 Mar 2022

Newly appointed Chief Justice Raymond Zondo

Raymond Zondo appointed new Chief Justice

11 Mar 2022

Plan your new financial year resolutions

Plan your new financial year resolutions

Bizcommunity.com 10 Mar 2022

The Pretoria High Court has declared a man who brought eight court applications against his partner a vexatious litigant. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Court sends strong message to vexatious litigants

Tania Broughton 9 Mar 2022

Andrea Johnson, new head of the NPA ID - SANews.gov.za

Johnson appointed new NPA Investigating Directorate head

1 Mar 2022

SA legal tech giant adopts hybrid working model

SA legal tech giant adopts hybrid working model

LexisNexis 1 Mar 2022

Image source: © tadamichi –

Forensic company appointed to investigate NSF maladministration, corruption

17 Feb 2022

Assessing the rule of law in Africa

Assessing the rule of law in Africa

LexisNexis 11 Feb 2022

JSC recommends Maya as new Chief Justice

JSC recommends Maya as new Chief Justice

7 Feb 2022

JSCI to interview candidates for Inspector-General of Intelligence post

4 Feb 2022

Image source: © ammentorp –

New anti-GBV legislation to provide victims more protection

31 Jan 2022

Image source: Thirdman from

Amendments to Covid-19 regulations gazetted

31 Dec 2021

Image source: © Adama Barrow –

Gambia's Supreme Court dismisses election result challenge

Pap Saine and Cooper Inveen 28 Dec 2021

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Training programme for aspirant female judges

28 Dec 2021

#BestofBiz 2021: Legal

#BestofBiz 2021: Legal

13 Dec 2021

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Proposal to create corruption focused Chapter Nine institution

10 Dec 2021

No crisis at the NPA following Cronje resignation

No crisis at the NPA following Cronje resignation

6 Dec 2021

Pistorius transferred to facilitate dialogue with Steenkamp family

29 Nov 2021

South Africa’s Legal Practice Council (LPC) and the Minister of Justice are opposing a court bid by three Zimbabwean-born graduates to change legislation which bars them from practicing law in South Africa. Photo: Brian Turner via (CC BY 2.0)

Minister and Legal Practice Council oppose court bid by Zimbabwean-born law graduates

Tania Broughton 25 Nov 2021

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Inside the Information Regulator's PAIA manual

23 Nov 2021

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Nomthetheleli Lillian Mene appointed as Eastern Cape SAPS Commissioner

23 Nov 2021

Cox Yeats celebrates multiple nominations on Best Lawyers list

Cox Yeats celebrates multiple nominations on Best Lawyers list

Cox Yeats 23 Nov 2021

Justice inspired: Rethinking our engagement

Justice inspired: Rethinking our engagement

LexisNexis 23 Nov 2021