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An attorney has been sentenced to 12 months in prison or a R10,000 fine, half suspended, for delaying a major murder trial by more than a year. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

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The Johannesburg High Court has ruled that public office bearers in Chapter Nine institutions are not “workers” entitled to benefits beyond what is laid down in the relevant statutes. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

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Marecia Damons 17 Jun 2026

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Prasa rail theft case: Virtual testimony accepted

Steve Kretzmann 9 Jun 2026

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#AfricaMonth | Africa's bright future as an international arbitration hub

Jonathan Barnes and Samantha Mason 25 May 2026

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ConCourt declares sections of NHA inconsistent with the Constitution

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Sifiso Dlamini 18 May 2026

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The Constitutional Court has ruled that rejected asylum seekers cannot reapply. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

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