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

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What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?

Tim Cocks 29 Jun 2026

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#YouthMonth | 50 years later, Youth Day still matters in the fight for economic inclusion

29 Jun 2026

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30 June shutdown: Construction sites must act now

29 Jun 2026

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'Use it or share it' - call for comment on ECA Amendment Bill

Daniel Pretorius, Claire Franklyn, Bradley Dunbar, Enock Mogajana and Kalenda Opai-Tetteh 26 Jun 2026

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Love wins at the World Cup “Pride Match” between Egypt and Iran

26 Jun 2026

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Trusting Sars auto-assessments could cost taxpayers refunds

25 Jun 2026

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South Africa’s social housing under strain as occupation disputes escalate, Nasho warns

25 Jun 2026

South Africans warned over hidden legal risks of side hustles

South Africans warned over hidden legal risks of side hustles

25 Jun 2026

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Bad Bunny lawsuit: Can you copyright a house?

Nishaat Slamdien 24 Jun 2026

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Recycled gold doesn't qualify for zero-rating under VAT Act: ConCourt

24 Jun 2026

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Shock for inactive trusts: Sars ends grace period — penalties now apply

24 Jun 2026

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Massive risk for multinationals: Inability to reproduce TP data can trigger fraud allegations

23 Jun 2026

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High Court rules medical schemes may recover fraudulent payments

23 Jun 2026

Namibia's communication regulator dismisses Starlink appeal over license rejection

Nyasha Nyaungwa and Sfundo Parakozov 23 Jun 2026

A box of Ozempic made by Novo Nordisk is seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain. Image credit: Reuters/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Pretoria pharmacy loses to Novo Nordisk in weight-loss drug battle

23 Jun 2026

The invisible innovation in wills and estate administration supporting bereaved families in SA

The invisible innovation in wills and estate administration supporting bereaved families in SA

Capital Legacy 23 Jun 2026

Cyber breach? How you respond determines liability

Cyber breach? How you respond determines liability

SchoemanLaw 23 Jun 2026

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SCA denies Tshwane's land expropriation bid, enforces eviction order

Bulelwa Mabasa 22 Jun 2026

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Iron ore grip: Manngwe Mining and ArcelorMittal head to Competition Tribunal

22 Jun 2026

The Equality Court has found traditional leader and “influencer” Ngizwe Mchunu guilty of hate speech, harassment and discrimination against gay, lesbian and transgender people. Illustration: Bronwyn Webb / GroundUp

Equality Court slams Ngizwe Mchunu for homophobic hate speech

Tania Broughton 22 Jun 2026

South Africa’s drone law blind spot comes under scrutiny

South Africa’s drone law blind spot comes under scrutiny

22 Jun 2026

8 hidden contract clauses that can cost your business dearly

8 hidden contract clauses that can cost your business dearly

Nicolene Schoeman-Louw, SchoemanLaw 22 Jun 2026

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Brands playing with fire: The 'logik' behind the SCA's decision on passing-off

Ryan Tucker 19 Jun 2026

Investor-ready or not? A reality check for South African business owners

Investor-ready or not? A reality check for South African business owners

Nicolene Schoeman-Louw, SchoemanLaw 19 Jun 2026

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5 free marketing channels every law firm should use

Andrea Paulsen 18 Jun 2026

Data breach reporting responsibilities and penalties in South Africa: What businesses need to know

Data breach reporting responsibilities and penalties in South Africa: What businesses need to know

SchoemanLaw 18 Jun 2026

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Tongaat Hulett sale agreement paves way for business rescue exit

Nelson Banya 18 Jun 2026

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) and affiliates walk through the street of Cape Town as they embark on a nationwide strike to mark World Day of Decent Work, in Cape Town, South Africa, 7 October 2024. Reuters/Esa Alexander/File Photo

SA labour unions urge workers to shun anti-migrant protests

Anathi Madubela, Nellie Peyton and Frank Phiri 17 Jun 2026

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GSMA calls for investment and policy reform to unlock Africa’s digital potential

17 Jun 2026

Domain name disputes unpacked

Domain name disputes unpacked

SchoemanLaw 17 Jun 2026

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Namibia's communication regulator dismisses Starlink appeal over license rejection

Nyasha Nyaungwa and Sfundo Parakozov 23 Jun 2026

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Zimbabwe moves to regulate cryptocurrency sector

Chris Takudzwa Muronzi and Colleen Goko 15 Jun 2026

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Hidden costs of medical errors: Landmark case in Uganda spotlights HIV misdiagnosis

Mtho Maphumulo 23 Mar 2026

Dozens of communities downstream of the Katse Dam are owed compensation since 2013 by the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi / GroundUp

Lesotho dam project misses deadline to pay multi-million compensation claim

Sechaba Mokhethi 11 Feb 2026

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