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Special Tribunal declares eThekwini low cost housing contracts unlawful

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29th SASLAW Annual National Conference

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Can a party be forced into adjudication if the contract says the parties must mediate first?

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PG Bison takes action to support fair trade, local jobs and the forestry value chain

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Court blocks planned bus driver strike

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Special Tribunal declares eThekwini low cost housing contracts unlawful

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Woolworths plans to strengthen its private-label food offering with in2food deal

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Advocate Ntuthuzelo Vanara appointed acting head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC)

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Talks between Premier Foods and unions over the planned closure of the fruit canning factory in Tulbagh, Western Cape, have broken down. Photo: Greg Dor / GroundUp

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3 Sep 2026

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John Botha and Jonathan Goldberg 3 Sep 2026

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New head of the Special Investigating Unit appointed

2 Sep 2026

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1 Sep 2026

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More than brick and mortar: ConCourt rules state housing must be centrally located

Michael Evans, Thomas Karberg, and Lula Grant 1 Sep 2026

The National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry says the labour department has unlawfully granted “amnesty” to certain non-compliant clothing factories. Illustration: Bronwyn Webb / GroundUp

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Tania Broughton 1 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

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