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R1.2bn funding initiative set to supercharge Black-owned SMEs

Banking

R1.2bn funding initiative set to supercharge Black-owned SMEs

Issued by Heineken Beverages 52 minutes

The Western Cape High Court has overturned an eviction order against 78-year-old Noor-Banu Allie, a District Six pensioner. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Land & Property Law

Bid to evict District Six pensioner dismissed

Marecia Damons 6 hours

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Trump's empty chair at G20 summit an opportunity for South African hosts

7 hours

Bo-Kaap, known for its colourful houses and cobble-stone streets, is a popular area for tourists. But residents say the rise in short-term rentals is a threat to their heritage. Photo: Riyadh Karodia

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Bo-Kaap residents call for Airbnb to be regulated

Riyadh Karodia 7 hours

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Public Liability & Personal Injury

Negligence leads to joint liability in court case over safety equipment lapse

Maano Manavhela and Raynold Tlhavani 1 day

Absa, Heineken launch major R1.2bn fund for Black-owned SMEs

SMEs

Absa, Heineken launch major R1.2bn fund for Black-owned SMEs

1 day

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Labour Law & Unions

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

Andre van Heerden and Hannah Fowler 1 day

Africa’s time is now: Mapping the true landscape of GBVF through technology and innovation

ESG & Sustainability

Africa’s time is now: Mapping the true landscape of GBVF through technology and innovation

Issued by TEARS Foundation 1 day

IP Law

Public domain vs commercial use: Why Disney is drawing battle lines over Mickey Mouse jewellery

Nishaat Slamdien 2 days

People hold a banner with pictures of victims of crashed Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 Boeing 737 Max 8 during Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing about Boeing’s commitment to address safety concerns in the wake of a January 2024 mid-air emergency involving a new 737 Max, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, 2 April 2025. Reuters/Ken Cedeno/File Photo

Public Liability & Personal Injury

Boeing ordered to pay more than $28m to 737 Max crash victim's family

Diana Novak Jones 14 Nov 2025

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Energy

Secret electricity price hikes in South Africa to be curbed in a game-changing court ruling

Felix Dube 2 days

Source: Supplied. GCIS. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Finance

South Africa sets bold 3% inflation target in transformative fiscal strategy

13 Nov 2025

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Tax Law

When does the High Court have jurisdiction over tax disputes?

Joon Chong and Dario Milo 12 Nov 2025

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Human Rights Law

Transgender prisoner wins right to hormone therapy

11 Nov 2025

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Residential Property

Growing tenant risk signals emerging pressure on household budgets despite strong rental growth

11 Nov 2025

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Mining

Australian regulator heads to court over AVZ Minerals' lithium project

11 Nov 2025

Legislative updates and industry news

Financial Services

Legislative updates and industry news

Danica Pretorius, Issued by Ambledown 11 Nov 2025

Pace Van and Bakkie Rental: Powering the future of business car rental in South Africa

Commercial & Industrial

Pace Van and Bakkie Rental: Powering the future of business car rental in South Africa

Issued by Pace Car Rental 10 Nov 2025

Image credit: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Mining

Sibanye's $1.2bn cancelled Appian deal costs it $215m

10 Nov 2025

Vodacom's interim profit jumps 32% on solid service revenue

Telecoms & Networks

Vodacom's interim profit jumps 32% on solid service revenue

Siyanda Mthethwa 10 Nov 2025

SA removed from FATF greylist, boosting financial integrity; Saica played a role

Financial Services

SA removed from FATF greylist, boosting financial integrity; Saica played a role

Issued by SAICA 6 Nov 2025

Durban’s port partnership can unlock South Africa’s export growth

Logistics & Transport

Durban’s port partnership can unlock South Africa’s export growth

Hans-Ole Madsen 6 Nov 2025

Public Liability & Personal Injury

Boeing settles with families of three 737 Max crash victims

Dan Catchpole 6 Nov 2025

A branch of South African mobile communications provider Vodacom in Cape Town is shown in this picture taken 10 November 2015. Reuters/Mike Hutchings/File Photo

Corporate & Commercial Law

'Please call me' case finally over as Vodacom and Makate settle out of court

Staff reporter 6 Nov 2025

A Judicial Conduct Committee has cleared Johannesburg High Court Judge Denise Fisher of wrongdoing. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

Law Practice

Judge Denise Fisher succeeds in clearing her name

Tania Broughton 5 Nov 2025

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Legislation & Regulation

A cross-regional guide to Africa's crypto regulations

Contributors - various African attorneys 4 Nov 2025

TEARS Soul City Bang Your Pot

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

TEARS Soul City Bang Your Pot

Issued by TEARS Foundation 3 Nov 2025

Checkers' new all-halaal store changes the game in SA

Retailers

Checkers' new all-halaal store changes the game in SA

3 Nov 2025

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Energy

Nersa ordered to publish cost-of-supply studies on municipal tariffs

3 Nov 2025

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Law Practice

SCA ruling endorses Calderbank offer: What this means for dispute resolution in SA

Jonathan Barnes and Elan Dekel 31 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Community spirit shines at Lenasia mall opening

31 Oct 2025

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IP Law

Why Nero's attempt to trademark its 'Champagne' brand fizzled out in EU court

Jeremy de Beer 30 Oct 2025

About 30 magistrates protested outside Parliament at lunch time on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Zora Hollie / GroundUp

Law Practice

Magistrates protest outside Parliament

Zora Hollie 30 Oct 2025

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Tax Law

Gearing up for appeal: Standard Bank v Sarb and the crypto contradiction

Joon Chong 29 Oct 2025

Lesaka’s fintech platform deepens reach in South Africa’s township markets

Fintech

Lesaka’s fintech platform deepens reach in South Africa’s township markets

Issued by The Nielsen Network 29 Oct 2025

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Law Practice

Revisiting the validity of virtually commissioned affidavits

Dee-dee Mathelela 29 Oct 2025

Aquafresh Libraries: Building confidence through care and literacy

OOH

Aquafresh Libraries: Building confidence through care and literacy

Issued by Kena Outdoor 28 Oct 2025

Source: GroundUp/Matthew. Hirsch. Rosaline Isaacs, 77, last heard about her claim three years ago when the Land Claims Commission sent her a letter thanking her for her patience.

Land Policy, Reform & Restitution

District Six claimants wonder if they will be alive by the time government redevelops the historic site

Matthew Hirsch 28 Oct 2025

HR Tools & Software

Why AI can't substitute human judgment in psycho-legal work - part 1

Natasha Gerber 27 Oct 2025

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Labour Law & Unions

High Court ruling clarifies payroll administrators' tax liabilities

Joon Chong 24 Oct 2025

The high court in Pietermaritzburg has ruled that the almost 1,800 residents of an informal settlement in Shakas Head, Ballito, may be evicted. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Land & Property Law

Court green-lights eviction of over 1,800 Ballito residents

Tania Broughton 24 Oct 2025

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Labour Law & Unions

Leave abuse and other potential challenges facing employers following parental rights ruling

Sibusiso Dube, Layla Shah, and Jessica Rushmere 23 Oct 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Understanding the hidden benefits of voluntary liquidation

Brendan Olivier 23 Oct 2025

Reddit's NYC office hallway. Source: Reddit.

Artificial Intelligence

Reddit accuses Perplexity AI of data theft

23 Oct 2025

Image credit: Reuters

Coal, Oil & Gas

Shell, govt apply for leave to appeal court's block 5/6/7 ruling

23 Oct 2025

New Jumbo Mall brings modern retail and community focus to eMalahleni

Retailers

New Jumbo Mall brings modern retail and community focus to eMalahleni

Issued by Catchwords 22 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

BNP struggles to dispel Sudan litigation concerns as shares drop

Mathieu Rosemain 22 Oct 2025

Affordable & Social Housing

Social housing in Cape Town questioned

Katja Hamilton 22 Oct 2025

Labour Law & Unions

Labour Court restraint of trade ruling hinges on time and territory

Tim Laurens 21 Oct 2025

Cape Town gears up for Beach Pro Tour with Leo Williams at the helm

Events

Cape Town gears up for Beach Pro Tour with Leo Williams at the helm

21 Oct 2025