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Africa Forum Conflict Resolution Centre agreement signed at AFSA JAW 2026

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Why boards must govern algorithms, not just people

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How Capital Legacy changed the way South Africa talks about death

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Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2026 to examine arbitration’s role in a fragmented global order

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Christopher Group's recalibration highlights service focus

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Caitlin Slade joins Cox Yeats as associate in construction and insurance

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Nikita Lalla and Ricardo Pillay 13 Apr 2026

Two companies who fraudulently acquired an R85-7m tender for a border wall must now repay the profits. Illustration: Bronwyn Webb / GroundUp

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Luway Mongie and Graham Damant 25 Mar 2026

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Mole Tshikare 24 Mar 2026

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Nadine Mather and Chloë Loubser 16 Mar 2026

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Jean-Paul Rudd 11 Mar 2026

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Angela van der Berg 10 Mar 2026

Construction contracts in uncertain times: The role of force majeure and escalation clauses

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Business rescue risks: When can practitioners be held personally liable for debt?

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