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Attorney and Prasa whistleblower Martha Ngoye addresses the audience at the launch of the Courage Hub SA. Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee / GroundUp

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Coida rehabilitation regulations shift significant responsibilities to employers

Fiona Leppan and Kgodisho Phashe 23 Apr 2026

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Legal challenges of protests in South African shopping centres

Mzwakhe Poswa 30 Mar 2026

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Employment and Labour prioritise elimination of silicosis in non-mining sectors

11 Mar 2026

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Nine dead in Joburg building collapse as City says construction was illegal

Bheki C. Simelane 3 Mar 2026

Funeral cover in the workplace: A practical consideration with lasting impact

Funeral cover in the workplace: A practical consideration with lasting impact

Sonja Smith Elite Funeral Group 30 Jan 2026

Source: GroundUp. Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson.

Investigation launched as Johannesburg mourns victims of building collapse

30 Dec 2025

#BestofBiz 2025: HR & Management

#BestofBiz 2025: HR & Management

17 Dec 2025

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Empowering women in waste: Vhonani Nemukondeni's story

28 Nov 2025

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Why AI can't substitute human judgment in psycho-legal work - part 2

Natasha Gerber 24 Nov 2025

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Negligence leads to joint liability in court case over safety equipment lapse

Maano Manavhela and Raynold Tlhavani 18 Nov 2025

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Why AI can't substitute human judgment in psycho-legal work - part 1

Natasha Gerber 27 Oct 2025

When workplace AI harms employees, who’s to blame?

When workplace AI harms employees, who’s to blame?

Nadeem Mahomed, Safee-Naaz Siddiqi, Dylan Greenstone 22 Oct 2025

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Setting a gold standard: Dekra Industrial wins Noscar Award for 11th year in a row

10 Oct 2025

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Mine matters: Why you need to pay attention to your workforce’s mental well-being

Reinette Lotz 10 Oct 2025

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High Court clarifies critical interpretation of employer immunity under Coida

Mtho Maphumulo 23 Sep 2025

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South Africa's fuel sector under scrutiny: Why stricter safety measures are crucial

Liesl Esau 27 Aug 2025

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Kumba Iron Ore launches maternity PPE for pregnant miners

19 Aug 2025

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Postpartum depression in the workplace

18 Aug 2025

The crucial importance of accurate OID reporting: protecting workers and ensuring compliance

Times 3 Technologies 2 Aug 2025

Culture Summit Africa 2025 to spotlight the people behind Africa’s culture-led companies

Culture Summit Africa 2025 to spotlight the people behind Africa’s culture-led companies

The Publicity Workshop 29 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. An architect’s impression of the apartment blocks that were to be called 75 Victoria that collapsed during construction.

George building collapse: Tribunal finds engineer who signed off plans guilty on five charges

25 Jul 2025

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New Bill aims to overhaul South Africa’s building regulations

22 Jul 2025

How to support a grieving employee with compassion and care

How to support a grieving employee with compassion and care

Sonja Smith Elite Funeral Group 4 Jul 2025

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The battle of clarity: Construction safety regulations fall short, say industry experts

3 Jul 2025

Investing in employee well-being boosts productivity and morale

Investing in employee well-being boosts productivity and morale

Fifi Sali 29 Apr 2025

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Public comments sought on draft Construction Regulations

13 Mar 2025

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7 medical emergencies every workplace should be prepared for

7 Mar 2025

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Temporary help required: Employers guide to navigating Coida

Lucinda Alfonica 6 Mar 2025

Sisi Safety Wear wants to close mining gender gap

Sisi Safety Wear wants to close mining gender gap

16 Feb 2025

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