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Different minerals, same land: Why SA’s mining law falls short on overlapping rightsNina Greyling

The City of Cape Town has drafted a new by-law to apply commercial property rates to all properties available for short-term letting for more than half the year. Archive photo: Brent Meersman / GroundUp

Cape Town Airbnb hosts could pay triple ratesSteve Kretzmann

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What trustees and managing agents need to know about repeat CSOS disputes

The City of Cape Town has drafted a new by-law to apply commercial property rates to all properties available for short-term letting for more than half the year. Archive photo: Brent Meersman / GroundUp

Cape Town Airbnb hosts could pay triple rates

By Steve Kretzmann 28 Sep 2026

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#HeritageMonth | The South Africa we owe our children beyond the Constitution

By Naledi Motsiri and Nothando Nyoni 25 Sep 2026

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The ever-evolving threat of cybercrime in South Africa

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Can I change my will after getting married or divorced in South Africa?

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Can an employer withhold an adjudication award over reversal and repayment concerns?

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The future of law: Is South Africa's legal profession ready for the intelligence era?

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25 Sep 2026

Why wrapping up a loved one’s life can take longer than you think

Capital Legacy Why wrapping up a loved one’s life can take longer than you think

22 Sep 2026

How prepared are you? Most South Africans aren’t

Capital Legacy How prepared are you? Most South Africans aren’t

18 Sep 2026

The 5-minute document check that saved R65,000

Learning Curve The 5-minute document check that saved R65,000

14 Sep 2026

29th SASLAW Annual National Conference

The South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW)29th SASLAW Annual National Conference

4 Sep 2026

The security zoo: The documents that can shape a business rescue

Jenny Griesel Communications The security zoo: The documents that can shape a business rescue

3 Sep 2026

This Wills Month, leave your family answers, not arguments

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1 Sep 2026

What do buyers of businesses look for?

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28 Aug 2026

When is a personal post actually an advertisement?

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26 Aug 2026

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What trustees and managing agents need to know about repeat CSOS disputes

25 Sep 2026

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SA High Court strikes down century-old patriarchal marriage rule as unconstitutional

Gretchen Barkhuizen-Barbosa, Emily West, and Phomello Rasebeka 22 Sep 2026

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Smart wearables and PoPIA: What SA employers need to know

Ahmore Burger-Smidt 21 Sep 2026

The Constitutional Court has struck down the Public Procurement Act that was signed into law in 2024. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Procurement Act struck down by Concourt

Tania Broughton 18 Sep 2026

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Public Service Commission Bill enacted into law

17 Sep 2026

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How sanctions are reshaping international arbitration for global companies

Trevor Versfeld, Chandni Gopal, and Katy Hindle 16 Sep 2026

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Landlords could gain stronger protection under proposed eviction law changes

16 Sep 2026

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Sassa’s automated SRD grant checks draw criticism from legal expert

16 Sep 2026

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The unpaid billions threatening SA’s construction ambitions

10 Sep 2026

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OnlyFans in South Africa: What creators say about sex work, personal safety and the gig economy

Phiwokazi Qoza 10 Sep 2026

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Zero-tolerance: SA pushes for 0% blood alcohol limit for drivers

3 Sep 2026

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Property transfers are taking longer – and early occupation could cost you

31 Aug 2026

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Gauteng invites public comments on draft road traffic regulation amendments

31 Aug 2026

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"It's commercially sensitive" is no longer enough to block PAIA requests

Ryan Tucker 28 Aug 2026

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Foreign banks win key jurisdiction ruling in South Africa forex case

Shawn van der Meulen and Kelton Miller 26 Aug 2026

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Treasury, Sars amend Export Regulations for port deliveries

26 Aug 2026

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Higher thresholds, broader scope: What SA’s new Small Merger Guidelines mean for M&A

Shawn van der Meulen, Clare-Alice Vertue and Mavin Jonkers 25 Aug 2026

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Investigative series exposes the human cost of SA’s illicit economy

25 Aug 2026

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AI regulation is coming to SA, but businesses shouldn't wait

Bruce von Maltitz 19 Aug 2026

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‘Airbnb’ by-law | Its proposed impact on Cape Town property rates — and how to have your say

Katja Hamilton 13 Aug 2026

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DF-SA calls for evidence-led, coordinated response to SA’s illicit alcohol market

13 Aug 2026

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Public comment open: Legal practice and trust law reforms, tougher penalties for illegal mining

13 Aug 2026

Ekapa Minerals’ diamond mine in Kimberly has been placed into business rescue after a court challenge by Numsa. Photo supplied

Numsa wins bid to block liquidation of diamond mine

Greg Dor 11 Aug 2026

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Finance Minister confirms Essop’s three-year term at OPFA

6 Aug 2026

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Treasury and SA Reserve Bank draft cross-border crypto rules

Colleen Goko 3 Aug 2026

ARB launces ARBIE. Source: Supplied.

Advertising Regulatory Board launches AI chatbot for rulings access

3 Aug 2026

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