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Law Practice

Adrian Mopp named new WC director of Public Prosecutions

5 hours

Law Practice

New head of the Special Investigating Unit appointed

2 Sep 2026

An attorney has been sentenced to 12 months in prison or a R10,000 fine, half suspended, for delaying a major murder trial by more than a year. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Criminal Law

Lawyer sentenced for delaying murder trial

Tania Broughton 27 Aug 2026

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Law of Succession

No life after death for claims: High Court rejects joinder after claimant passes away

Lesetja Mochaki 14 Aug 2026

The Gathering 2026: Cities Edition returns to ask whether South Africa’s cities can be fixed

Media

The Gathering 2026: Cities Edition returns to ask whether South Africa’s cities can be fixed

Issued by Daily Maverick 30 Jul 2026

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Law Practice

New NPA deputies appointed

15 May 2026

Media

Former journalist and provincial spokesperson convicted on 4 rape counts

13 May 2026

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Medical Law

Implicated individuals in Life Esidimeni tragedy to be prosecuted

15 Apr 2026

Kruger National Park sees rhino poaching hike despite national drop

Environment & Natural Resources

Kruger National Park sees rhino poaching hike despite national drop

11 Feb 2026

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Legislation & Regulation

Call for comment on draft Cannabis Regulations

4 Feb 2026

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Finance

AFU vs scammers: The battle for Foschini’s millions

4 Feb 2026

Law Practice

Andy Mothibi new head of the NPA in surprise appointment

7 Jan 2026

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Law Practice

Interviews to select new NPA head to be held this week

8 Dec 2025

Phathutshedzo Mukwevho stands next to the demolished structure of Humbulani Nenzhelele. Photo: Maanda Bele / GroundUp

Land & Property Law

Land spat highlights tension between traditional and formal law

Maanda Bele 16 Oct 2025

Media

Lesotho Times editor wrongfully arrested, admits anti-corruption agency

Sechaba Mokhethi 12 Sep 2025

Sex workers will have a respite from prosecution until a court case that will determine whether sex work should be decriminalised concludes. The case may take years. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Criminal Law

No sex workers will be prosecuted while court process plays out

Liezl Human 5 Sep 2025

The Gathering 2025: Changemakers | The Impact Edition – agenda released

Online Media

The Gathering 2025: Changemakers | The Impact Edition – agenda released

Issued by Daily Maverick 21 Aug 2025

KwaZulu-Natal Judge Jacqueline Henriques will face a Judicial Conduct Tribunal arising from her conduct around a judgment she failed to deliver for years. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Law Practice

KZN judge faces tribunal over late judgment – after 12 years

Tania Broughton 28 Jul 2025

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TV

Police watchdog probes disappearance of Nigerian immigrant during TV show

Marecia Damons 4 Jul 2025

Archived image: A view shows damage inside a shopping mall following protests that have widened into looting, in Durban, South Africa, 13 July 2021, in this screen grab taken from a video. Courtesy Kierran Allen/via Reuters

Criminal Law

2021 July unrest suspects appear in court

5 Jun 2025

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Law Practice

Security strengthened at Wynberg court following shooting

11 Apr 2025

New pilot project will help detainees who cannot afford bail. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Human Rights Law

Coming soon: Fund to help people pay bail

18 Mar 2025

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Criminal Law

NPA declines to prosecute in Phala Phala case

11 Oct 2024

Cape Town attorney Gary Trappler is accused of slashing the tyres of a Green Point neighbour’s car in a racially motivated attack. Photo: Sandiso Phaliso | GroundUp

Criminal Law

Cape Town lawyer pleads not guilty to racially motivated attack

Sandiso Phaliso 27 Nov 2023

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Legislation & Regulation

Importance of child protection clause in cannabis bill

Rodney Africa, Adriano Esterhuizen, Daveraj Sauls, Andre Crouse and Danica Jonker 6 Oct 2023

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Environment & Natural Resources

Rhino killings decrease by 11%

1 Aug 2023

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Law Practice

NPA probes fake document

25 Jul 2023

Inquest finds 'negligence' caused Astron refinery explosion

Health & Safety

Inquest finds 'negligence' caused Astron refinery explosion

Wendell Roelf 21 Jul 2023

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Environment & Natural Resources

SA records slight decline in rhino poaching

6 Feb 2023

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Criminal Law

Does Sars have a right to intervene in review applications stemming from criminal proceedings?

Virusha Subban and Jarryd Hartley 5 Dec 2022

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Criminal Law

Alleged Ters fraudsters arrested

28 Nov 2022

Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Nairobi, Kenya, File. Reuters/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo

Criminal Law

Kenyan court drops $60m corruption case against deputy president

Humphrey Malalo 11 Nov 2022

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Zondo Commission

Cabinet responds to State Capture Report recommendations

24 Oct 2022

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Cyber Law

Is SA's one-size-fits-all approach to crypto risk management sufficient to combat terrorism?

Angela Itzikowitz and Aslam Moosajee 16 Sep 2022

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Media Freedom

South Africa's Jacob Zuma is taking a top reporter to court. The verdict could affect journalists' rights

Anton Harber 9 Sep 2022

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Criminal Law

SA asks UAE to extradite Guptas over corruption charges

Anait Miridzhanian 26 Jul 2022

Senior prosecutor Sijoyi Robert Mdhlovu was arrested and charged with fraud after he refused to prosecute a case he considered badly prepared. The Mpumalanga High Court has awarded him damages. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Law Practice

Prosecutor throws out badly-prepared case, gets arrested by police

Tania Broughton 8 Jun 2022

Andrea Johnson, new head of the NPA ID - SANews.gov.za

Law Practice

Johnson appointed new NPA Investigating Directorate head

1 Mar 2022

Alexkor facing criminal charges over Northern Cape mining operations

Mining

Alexkor facing criminal charges over Northern Cape mining operations

John Yeld 19 Jan 2022

No crisis at the NPA following Cronje resignation

Law Practice

No crisis at the NPA following Cronje resignation

6 Dec 2021

South African former President Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 17 May 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Law Practice

NPA notes charges laid against prosecutor Advocate Downer

22 Oct 2021

Cop denies part in Nxasana smear campaign

Zondo Commission

Cop denies part in Nxasana smear campaign

Valencia Talane 29 Jul 2021

The Life Esidimeni online memorial and advocacy project includes the personal stories of 20 families who lost loved ones

Mental health

Life Esidimeni inquest will determine if health officials could be criminally convicted

20 Jul 2021

NPA internship programme targeting young law graduates

Law Practice

NPA internship programme targeting young law graduates

2 Jul 2021

Millions stolen by Bobroffs should be forfeited to State, court rules

Criminal Law

Millions stolen by Bobroffs should be forfeited to State, court rules

7 May 2021

KZN pupil faces the music for bullying

Criminal Law

KZN pupil faces the music for bullying

21 Apr 2021

Litigation consultant, Zolile Shude, (far right) is concerned about the repeated postponement of the trial of five men who allegedly took part in attacks on people opposed to the Xolobeni Mineral Sands Project on the Wild Coast in December 2015. He is pictured here with victims and family members. Photo: Fred Kockott

Mining

Trial will shed light on Wild Coast violence

Fred Kockott 25 Jan 2021