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Martha Burnett and Roxanne Gilbert 4 Jun 2020

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Lauren Hartzenberg 28 May 2020

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New coastal by-laws for Cape Town

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In a victory for “invisible, undocumented children”, unwed fathers will soon be able to register the births of their children without the mother being present or giving consent. Photo: Brian Turner via (CC BY 2.0)

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Public Procurement Bill aims to simplify processes

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The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has proposed adding numerous more species to the Meat Safety Act, including rhinoceros, hippopotamus and giraffe, for human consumption. Photo: Nicholas Ashby / GroundUp

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A sneak-peek at the future of crypto asset regulation in South Africa

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Judgment reserved in CoCT's bid to procure power from independent sources

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Level 4: Hardware, food delivery and winter clothing allowed, but no cigarettes

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Call for comment: CoCT's proposed amendments to Streets and Public Places By-law

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Oral submissions on Division of Revenue Bill cancelled

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