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#YouthMonth: 'Change happens when young people believe their voices matter' - Anelisa Zungu

Shan Radcliffe 2 hours

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Landmark judgment rules crypto 'freely transferrable' - Sarb moves to block it

Bright Tibane, Andani Thovhakale and Tony Misago 9 hours

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South African budget law passes after months of delay

Alessandro Parodi and Sfundo Parakozov 1 day

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Why South African animal welfare laws need an urgent overhaul

Charan Saunders 1 day

Parliament recently heard submissions on the One-Stop Border Post Bill. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

New border control plan could harm asylum seekers, say critics

Jan Bornman 2 days

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Challenge denied: SCA dismisses bidder's appeal over procurement ethics

Dee-dee Mathelela 2 days

In South African law, gig workers, such as Checkers Sixty60 drivers, are classified as “independent contractors” with limited labour protections or benefits. Photo: Tariro Washinyira / GroundUp

South African law is failing gig workers

Nick Fabré 3 days

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SA, Finland launch youth mediators programme

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How to prepare for the inevitability of contractual disputes and project delays

Kirsten Wolmarans 9 Jun 2025

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Deeming provision: 'Indefinite' employment does not mean 'permanent' employment

Lucinda Alfonica and Donne Nieman 9 Jun 2025

ZEP holders have won another court victory against the Minister of Home Affairs, but their legal battle to stay in South Africa is far from over. Archive photo: Tariro Washinyira / GroundUp

New Zimbabwe permit court showdown looming

Tania Broughton 9 Jun 2025

Blind SA went to the high courts in Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg to appoint curators for two special schools it says are failing to adequately provide for learners with disabilities. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Blind SA takes schools to court over conditions for children with disabilities

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 9 Jun 2025

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Why a sick note won't get you out of a disciplinary hearing

Sibusiso Dube 6 Jun 2025

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