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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

This is a screenshot posted on the show’s YouTube page of Xolani Khumalo, the presenter of Sizok’thola, a show on DStv’s Moja Love channel. (Fair use)

TV

Police watchdog probes disappearance of Nigerian immigrant during TV show

Marecia Damons 4 Jul 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

Image source: Richard Van der Spuy –

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

No crisis at the NPA following Cronje resignation

Law Practice

No crisis at the NPA following Cronje resignation

6 Dec 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

Political Party Funding Act effective from April

Legislation & Regulation

Political Party Funding Act effective from April

22 Jan 2021

Appointments to strengthen the NPA

Law Practice

Appointments to strengthen the NPA

15 Jan 2021

Judicial Amendment Bill sent to president for assent

Legislation & Regulation

Judicial Amendment Bill sent to president for assent

4 Sep 2020

President appoints Deputy National Directors at NPA

Law Practice

President appoints Deputy National Directors at NPA

1 Jun 2020

Joint hearing into Life Esidimeni to be conducted

Medical Law

Joint hearing into Life Esidimeni to be conducted

6 Feb 2020

Adv. Zungu appointed as KZN Director of Public Prosecutions

Law Practice

Adv. Zungu appointed as KZN Director of Public Prosecutions

31 Oct 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

NHI

Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum launched

2 Oct 2019

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Ronald Lamola

Criminal Law

R38m allocated towards establishing Investigative Directorate

17 Jul 2019

Finding South Africa's place in the emerging cannabis industry

Corporate & Commercial Law

Finding South Africa's place in the emerging cannabis industry

Romeo Tsusi 26 Jun 2019

State drops sloppy attempt at 'SLAPP' suit

Law Practice

State drops sloppy attempt at 'SLAPP' suit

John Yeld 28 Mar 2019

New NPA boss takes aim at corruption

Law Practice

New NPA boss takes aim at corruption

4 Feb 2019

Shamila Batohi is the new NDPP

Law Practice

Shamila Batohi is the new NDPP

5 Dec 2018

NDPP selection panel names five candidate

Law Practice

NDPP selection panel names five candidate

19 Nov 2018

NDPP interviews underway at Union Buildings

Law Practice

NDPP interviews underway at Union Buildings

14 Nov 2018

Tom Moyane has been fired as South Africa’s tax boss on the recommendation of a commission of inquiry. Sunday Times/Masi Losi

Taxation & Regulation

Why removal of South Africa's tax boss is key to Ramaphosa's chances of success

Dirk Kotze 13 Nov 2018

NDPP shortlisted candidates announced

Law Practice

NDPP shortlisted candidates announced

12 Nov 2018

NPA directors Jiba and Mrwebi suspended

Law Practice

NPA directors Jiba and Mrwebi suspended

26 Oct 2018

President sets up NDPP appointment panel

Law Practice

President sets up NDPP appointment panel

15 Oct 2018

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has lost his grip on the country’s criminal justice system. GCIS

Criminal Law

South Africa's criminal justice system is on the mend. But it's just the beginning

22 Aug 2018

EPA-EFE/Jackie Clausen

Law Practice

Court fixes some of the flaws in South Africa's prosecuting authority

Cathleen Powell 20 Aug 2018

Silas Ramaite appointed acting NDPP

Law Practice

Silas Ramaite appointed acting NDPP

14 Aug 2018

Constitutional Court dismisses Shaun Abrahams' appeal

Labour Law

Constitutional Court dismisses Shaun Abrahams' appeal

13 Aug 2018

Constitutional Court to rule on Shaun Abrahams's fate

Labour Law

Constitutional Court to rule on Shaun Abrahams's fate

13 Aug 2018

Mandela rules for the Treatment of Prisoners launches

Law Practice

Mandela rules for the Treatment of Prisoners launches

25 Jul 2018

Academic performance still a precondition for new bursary scheme

Higher Education

Academic performance still a precondition for new bursary scheme

18 Apr 2018

AfriForum vs NPA - accusations from anonymous letter

Criminal Law

AfriForum vs NPA - accusations from anonymous letter

Shan Radcliffe 12 Apr 2018

Tom Moyane, Sars commissioner

Law Practice

Charges in motion for 'rogue unit' three

13 Mar 2018

President withdraws appeal against NPA head

Law Practice

President withdraws appeal against NPA head

26 Feb 2018

Why it's taken so long to prosecute state capture cases in South Africa

Law Practice

Why it's taken so long to prosecute state capture cases in South Africa

24 Jan 2018

Will the New Deal be a new dawn or a lame duck?

Markets & Investment

Will the New Deal be a new dawn or a lame duck?

20 Dec 2017

Advocates must explain why they should not be barred

Law Practice

Advocates must explain why they should not be barred

26 Oct 2016

Source: World Economic Forum

Finance

Gordhan responds to bombshell summons

12 Oct 2016

NPA applies for leave to appeal to Constitutional Court

Law Practice

NPA applies for leave to appeal to Constitutional Court

18 Jul 2016

Court rules on access to fatal inquiry reports

Labour Law

Court rules on access to fatal inquiry reports

Fiona Leppan and Thandeka Nhleko 14 Aug 2015

'I was not appointed to protect specific individuals' - new NPA head

Law Practice

'I was not appointed to protect specific individuals' - new NPA head

Ahmed Areff 8 Jul 2015

NPA boss Nxasana vacates office

Legal

NPA boss Nxasana vacates office

1 Jun 2015