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Two companies who fraudulently acquired an R85-7m tender for a border wall must now repay the profits. Illustration: Bronwyn Webb / GroundUp

Corporate & Commercial Law

Court sets aside R86m border wall tender over fraud

Tania Broughton 2 days

Source: CLG Lawyers and Business Advisors.

Taxation & Regulation

New Sars chief named

8 Apr 2026

Source: Pexels.

Taxation & Regulation

SA tax collection up 8% last fiscal year, preliminary data shows

Kopano Gumbi 2 Apr 2026

The Australian internet regulator said it was investigating five of the biggest social media platforms for suspected breaches of its new under-16 ban (Image source: © 123rf )

Social Media

Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban compliance

31 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

SA-Tied phase III: Bridging research and policy for Southern Africa's economic growth

26 Mar 2026

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Labour Law

Whistleblower overload - part 1: When grievances masquerade as whistleblowing

Luway Mongie and Graham Damant 25 Mar 2026

Is Johannesburg’s property market on the brink of a revival?

Residential Property

Is Johannesburg’s property market on the brink of a revival?

Issued by Biggles Removals 17 Mar 2026

After 13 years of litigation and R2.5-million in legal fees, a maintenance fitter who was found by arbitration and several courts to have been unfairly dismissed is a step closer to receiving compensation. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Labour Law

Worker wins compensation case after 13 years of litigation

Tania Broughton 16 Mar 2026

Making your mark

Law of Succession

Making your mark

Issued by Capital Legacy 10 Mar 2026

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Labour Law

Draft amendments to employment laws - part 2: Labour Relations Bill to reshape workplace norms in 2026

Talita Laubscher and Chloë Loubser 9 Mar 2026

Liat Madinane is the founder of Ascent Africa. Source: Supplied.

Marketing

#Newsmaker: The next ascent for agency founder Liat Madinane

Karabo Ledwaba 9 Mar 2026

Aviation

AfDB launches Africa-wide aviation investment platform

6 Mar 2026

VW issues nationwide Polo Vivo recall over safety risk

Safety

VW issues nationwide Polo Vivo recall over safety risk

5 Mar 2026

Image source: Brad Calkins –

Labour Law

Draft amendments to employment laws - part 1: Parental leave overhaul and more

Talita Laubscher and Chloë Loubser 5 Mar 2026

The Constitutional Court has ruled that an employee cannot claim constructive dismissal claim based on the anticipation that working conditions will become intolerable. Archive photo: Ciaran Ryan / GroundUp

Labour Law

ConCourt rules on constructive dismissal after 18 months

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 25 Feb 2026

Technology

Netstar partners with Sunshine Tour to drive South African golf excellence through data intelligence

Issued by Nielsen Network 25 Feb 2026

The health revolution is real, but SA will win or lose on governance, not gadgets

Medtech

The health revolution is real, but SA will win or lose on governance, not gadgets

25 Feb 2026

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Labour Law

Cannabis in the workplace: Rights, regulations, and responsibilities

Seshni Moodley 23 Feb 2026

SA automotive glass giants face price fixing charges

Maintenance

SA automotive glass giants face price fixing charges

20 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Shannon Friedman, chief executive officer of Vat Modernisation SA.

Taxation & Regulation

Unlocking R800bn: The push for modernising South Africa’s tax system

Shannon Friedman 20 Feb 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

Crime tops #Sona2026 agenda: Sweeping measures against gangs declared

Katja Hamilton 13 Feb 2026

Anglo American, Kumba launch new SME funding facility

Funding

Anglo American, Kumba launch new SME funding facility

11 Feb 2026

Employment Equity

Nike under investigation for allegedly discriminating against White employees

6 Feb 2026

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Labour Law & Unions

LAC upholds dismissal based on 'unexpressed' allegation: Deep dive into competent verdicts

AmandlakaThixo Magubane 2 Feb 2026

SA's auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes, BMW CEO says

Automotive

SA's auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes, BMW CEO says

Nqobile Dludla 29 Jan 2026

Navigating the storm: How to manage and move on after retrenchment

Career Advice

Navigating the storm: How to manage and move on after retrenchment

Issued by Waterfall School of Business 21 Jan 2026

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Logistics & Transport

South African exporters urged to harness UK trade pact benefits

21 Jan 2026

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Labour Law

Employees can't be fired for job hunting - Labour Court ruling

Rosalind Davey and Chloë Loubser 14 Jan 2026

SDG Namibia One Fund has committed up to $5.15m to support the Zhero Molecules Walvis Bay Project, an industrial-scale green ammonia project on Namibia’s central coast.(Image source: © Mining and Energy

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

$5.15m funding committed to industrial-scale green ammonia project in Namibia

29 Dec 2025

Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health, is appealing a HPCSA ruling against her. Photo: “” by ().

Ethics & Medicolegal

SA doctor in the firing line for stand on Palestine

Joan van Dyk 19 Dec 2025

Social Media

Australia’s social media ban is now in force. Other countries are closely watching what happens

Lisa M. Given 11 Dec 2025

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Criminal Law

Businessman sentenced to 6 years for R3.6m tax fraud

11 Dec 2025

Navigating the storm: How to manage and move on after retrenchment

Higher Education

Navigating the storm: How to manage and move on after retrenchment

Issued by Waterfall School of Business 9 Dec 2025

Illicit Economy Task Forces launched to fight against counterfeit goods in SA

Regulatory

Illicit Economy Task Forces launched to fight against counterfeit goods in SA

3 Dec 2025

Consumers urged to stay alert as festive spending picks up

Retail

Consumers urged to stay alert as festive spending picks up

28 Nov 2025

Transnet partners with France, EU to decarbonise ports and railways

Logistics & Transport

Transnet partners with France, EU to decarbonise ports and railways

26 Nov 2025

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Labour Law & Unions

Zero-tolerance policies: When a positive test doesn't justify dismissal

Andre van Heerden and Hannah Fowler 18 Nov 2025

Media

Final Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry report to be released

10 Nov 2025

Image source: Kindel Media from

Criminal Law

Two suspects in AKA murder case to be extradited to South Africa

7 Nov 2025

Digital fraud surges as AI reshapes financial crime in South Africa

4th Industrial Revolution

Digital fraud surges as AI reshapes financial crime in South Africa

5 Nov 2025

Nissan Qashqai fuel leak risk leads to major SUV recall in SA

Maintenance

Nissan Qashqai fuel leak risk leads to major SUV recall in SA

3 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Game-changing $18bn commitment made to Africa at Luanda summit

31 Oct 2025

Image source: DC Studio from

Law Practice

Revisiting the validity of virtually commissioned affidavits

Dee-dee Mathelela 29 Oct 2025

Fake goods confiscated in W Cape raid

Regulatory

Fake goods confiscated in W Cape raid

27 Oct 2025

People illegally mine for gold in this forest in north-western Zambia. Photos and videos supplied

Mining

Guns, gangs and gold: The battle for Zambia’s riches

Charles Mafa, James Beluchi and Caleb Likomeno 22 Oct 2025

Wetility unveils OneBill: Set to skyrocket solar adoption

Energy

Wetility unveils OneBill: Set to skyrocket solar adoption

Issued by MultiChoice 7 Oct 2025

Labour Law & Unions

LAC rules reinstatement is not always the remedy to unfair dismissal

Bradley Workman-Davies 6 Oct 2025