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Deadline to submit employment equity reports looms

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Senegal rejects bid to toughen strict anti-LGBT law

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Kagiso Mahlangu 21 Dec 2021

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APA programme: Proposed model and legislation for South Africa

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Nedlac urged to lead review of labour laws

8 Dec 2021

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SA's biggest retailers and brands move towards eco-friendly packaging

Nonhlelo Nhleko, Paula-Ann Novotny and Ziyanda Ngcobo 6 Dec 2021

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Beer Association heads to court to review SA's booze bans

3 Dec 2021

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Developing SA's industrial cannabis industry needs to start with an Act

3 Dec 2021

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DMRE will not appeal ruling on mining charter's Black empowerment clauses

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DMRE will not appeal ruling on mining charter's Black empowerment clauses

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National Assembly passes Second Special Appropriation Bill

17 Nov 2021

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Supporters and opponents face off over Ghana's anti-LGBT law

Christian Akorlie 12 Nov 2021

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Full legal recognition for gender diverse persons - a Constitutional right

8 Nov 2021

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Committee holds public hearings into Children's Amendment Bill

8 Nov 2021

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Comesa Competition Regulations: Draft guidelines on penalty, settlement and hearing procedures

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SA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

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24 Jan 2022

Department of Transport to appeal Aarto ruling

AutomotiveDepartment of Transport to appeal Aarto ruling

18 Jan 2022

New driving laws declared unconstitutional and invalid

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13 Jan 2022

Image source: © Auttapon Moonsawad –

LegalPoPIA and the legal position of publishing matric results

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HR & ManagementDeadline to submit employment equity reports looms

12 Jan 2022

The rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag, is seen during the first Gay Pride parade in Skopje, North Macedonia 29 June 2019. Reuters/Ognen Teofilovski/File Photo

LegalSenegal rejects bid to toughen strict anti-LGBT law

6 Jan 2022

Should we do away with customary law for succession in township communities?

LegalShould we do away with customary law for succession in township communities?

Kagiso Mahlangu 21 Dec 2021

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LegalAPA programme: Proposed model and legislation for South Africa

Karen Miller and Joon Chong 20 Dec 2021

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LegalHave your say on proposed retirement reforms

15 Dec 2021

#BestofBiz 2021: Legal

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13 Dec 2021

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LegalOHS Amendment Bill: Ensure compliance or expect to face penalties

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HR & ManagementNedlac urged to lead review of labour laws

8 Dec 2021

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RetailSA's biggest retailers and brands move towards eco-friendly packaging

Nonhlelo Nhleko, Paula-Ann Novotny and Ziyanda Ngcobo 6 Dec 2021

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RetailBeer Association heads to court to review SA's booze bans

3 Dec 2021

Image source: Eric Limon –

LegalDeveloping SA's industrial cannabis industry needs to start with an Act

3 Dec 2021

Image source: Nagy-Bagoly Arpad –

LegalOnline activities that can now put you in prison

Ahmore Burger-Smidt 2 Dec 2021

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HealthcareTobacco industry stakeholders key to saving lives

24 Nov 2021

Image source: © iqoncept –

LegalInside the Information Regulator's PAIA manual

23 Nov 2021

DMRE will not appeal ruling on mining charter's Black empowerment clauses

Energy & MiningDMRE will not appeal ruling on mining charter's Black empowerment clauses

Helen Reid 23 Nov 2021

Pension Funds adjudicator finds EAAB CEO out of order

FinancePension Funds adjudicator finds EAAB CEO out of order

22 Nov 2021

Image source: © renjith krishnan –

LegalNational Assembly passes Second Special Appropriation Bill

17 Nov 2021

Julia Selman Ayetey, lawyer for the 21 people, who where detained by police and accused of unlawful assembly and promoting an LGBTQ agenda, speaks to journalists at the Ho Circuit Court in Ho, Volta Region, Ghana 4 June 2021. Reuter/Francis Kokoroko/File Photo

LegalSupporters and opponents face off over Ghana's anti-LGBT law

Christian Akorlie 12 Nov 2021

Image source: Anete Lusina from

LegalFull legal recognition for gender diverse persons - a Constitutional right

8 Nov 2021

Image source: © ximagination –

LegalCommittee holds public hearings into Children's Amendment Bill

8 Nov 2021

Image source: © Kheng Guan Toh –

LegalComesa Competition Regulations: Draft guidelines on penalty, settlement and hearing procedures

Lerisha Naidu, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Zareenah Rasool 2 Nov 2021

SA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

Energy & MiningSA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

Jason van der Poel 27 Oct 2021

FBI, Hawks net R100m internet scam suspects

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11 Oct 2021

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Fikile Sithole 4 Oct 2021

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Energy & MiningMining Charter: policy, not law

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Court victory for blind people after 11-year battle

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No ransom paid to alleged hackers - Department of Justice

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LegalAfrica to see stricter reporting and enforcement on local empowerment

Ashleigh Hale and Lerato Thahane 13 Sep 2021

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LegalNCOP approves GBV bills

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