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Landmark judgment rules crypto 'freely transferrable' - Sarb moves to block itBright Tibane, Andani Thovhakale and Tony Misago

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Judge Lindiwe Rusi vs City Press: a look at the Press Ombud’s ruling

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Distressed retailers: Why private equity funds should come to the rescue

Tobie Jordaan, Jutami Augustyn and Paras Shah 3 Sep 2024

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Rules for R370-a-month social grant to be challenged in court in October

Marecia Damons 3 Sep 2024

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South African lion breeders face uncertain future after ban

Sfundo Parakozov and Sisipho Skweyiya 2 Sep 2024

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Capital Legacy 2 Sep 2024

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Visa applicants to receive outcomes of visa waiver applications digitally

2 Sep 2024

Outside the Western Cape High Court, Ndifuna Ukwazi attorney Jonty Cogger speaks to applicants urgently seeking an interdict preventing PRASA from evicting them from land they have occupied for years. Photo: Sandiso Phaliso / GroundUp

Court criticises Prasa for illegal evictions

Sandiso Phaliso and Tori Newby 30 Aug 2024

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Challenges in enforcing foreign judgments in SA

Jonathan Barnes, Max Taylor, and Kelly Calvert-Evers 29 Aug 2024

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Wild Coast: Constitutional Court says no to Shell appeal bid

Tania Broughton 28 Aug 2024

Gauteng judge Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi has been found guilty of misconduct after failing to deliver dozens of judgments on time. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Gauteng judge guilty of misconduct, JSC finds

Tania Broughton 28 Aug 2024

At a meeting on 24 August, families of those who died in the Marshalltown fire, and survivors of the fire, decided to launch a class action suit against the City of Johannesburg. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro/GroundUp

Marshalltown fire survivors to launch class action against City of Johannesburg

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6 car dealerships face tribunal over alleged consumer protection breaches

6 car dealerships face tribunal over alleged consumer protection breaches

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Banks Act gives Prudential Authority unconstitutional powers over banks

Gary Moore 26 Aug 2024

A practical path to professional success in risk management

A practical path to professional success in risk management

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Guide to IP protection: 8 tips for in-house counsel

Mellisa Morris 23 Aug 2024

How to wander responsibly: Sustainable tourism practices and legal compliance in South Africa

How to wander responsibly: Sustainable tourism practices and legal compliance in South Africa

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How PoPIA's protection extends to Pty Ltds

Ahmore Burger-Smidt and Dale Adams 22 Aug 2024

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Have your say on 2025 national minimum wage determination

22 Aug 2024

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Retrenchments: When can employers forgo a section 189(3) notice?

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Surprise move in litigation over African Penguins

John Yeld 21 Aug 2024

How Sars' tax incentives aim to support small businesses

How Sars' tax incentives aim to support small businesses

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Disclaimer vs liability claim: Court rules on school's duty of care

Emma Meyer and Pierre Le Roux 20 Aug 2024

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Morocco pardons nearly 5,000 cannabis farming convicts

Ahmed Eljechtimi 21 Aug 2024

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Privacy breach: More details into WhatsApp's $220m fine in Nigeria

Ahmore Burger-Smidt 15 Aug 2024

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Impact of Malawi's new competition law on mergers - Part 2

Tamara Dini and Nazeera Mia 14 Aug 2024

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Impact of Malawi's new competition law on mergers - Part 1

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