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

Nina Greyling 2 Oct 2026

People living in these informal homes erected on Transnet land in Woodstock, Cape Town, say they have been living there for more than a decade. Archive photo: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

Woodstock land occupiers lose bid to appeal eviction

Matthew Hirsch 30 Sep 2026

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

Steve Kretzmann 28 Sep 2026

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

25 Sep 2026

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When does student housing become a home? High Court refuses blanket exclusion under Pie

Peter Michaels and Mathapelo Madiseng 23 Sep 2026

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Landlords could gain stronger protection under proposed eviction law changes

16 Sep 2026

Activists have lodged an appeal against the rezoning approval given for this land near Cape Town Airport to be the site for a hyperscale data centre. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Activists appeal Cape Town data centre approval

Tania Broughton 15 Sep 2026

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2026 African Legal Awards celebrates continent’s top legal talent

Shan Radcliffe 10 Sep 2026

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Special Tribunal declares eThekwini low cost housing contracts unlawful

9 Sep 2026

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When the relationship ends: High Court reaffirms legal exit routes for unmarried joint property owners

Kaamilah Paulse and Mia Jacobs 7 Sep 2026

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