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SIU obtains R76.5m freeze order related to Eskom alleged corruption

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Sassa acts swiftly against illegal selling of queue spots at offices

17 Apr 2026

South African opposition politician Julius Malema, leader of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) looks on after he was granted leave to appeal a five-year prison sentence by a magistrate's court,in KuGompo City, South Africa, 16 April 2026. Reuters/Esa Alexander

Malema sentenced to 5 years with leave to appeal

By Johnnie Isaac 17 Apr 2026

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23 Apr 2026

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

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14 Apr 2026

Christopher Group's recalibration highlights service focus

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14 Apr 2026

Caitlin Slade joins Cox Yeats as associate in construction and insurance

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9 Apr 2026

Cox Yeats maintains strong position in legal 500 EMEA 2026 rankings

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26 Mar 2026

When the ‘immortal’ falls: A reflection on Chuck Norris and our own mortality

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

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6 Mar 2026

Cox Yeats recognises emerging leaders in 2026 promotion announcements

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2 Mar 2026

Cox Yeats recognised in Chambers & Partners 2026 rankings

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13 Feb 2026

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South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader Julius Malema walks after proceedings on the day he appears at court for a pre-sentencing hearing after being convicted of charges including unlawful possession of a firearm and discharging a weapon in public, in East London, South Africa, 15 April 2026. Reuters/Esa Alexander

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Johnnie Isaac 16 Apr 2026

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From title deeds to hijackings: The growing threat of property fraud in South Africa

13 Apr 2026

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Understanding the new cans and can'ts of cannabis in South Africa

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Probe into Prasa contract irregularities continues

19 Mar 2026

Black market beauty: Unlicensed injectors in South Africa's aesthetic industry

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SA school admissions fraud: Up to 40% of home addresses found to be fake

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20 Feb 2026

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Accused travel swindler granted R100,000 bail

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SIU freezes R2.7m used in NLC grant funds

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William Booth 21 Nov 2025

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Siyanda Mthethwa 2 Oct 2025

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