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Food, Water & Energy Security

Child malnutrition is a sign of conflict to come: Nigerian study links climate change, food and violence

Marina Mastrorillo, Chun Song, Grazia Pacillo and Victor Villa 3 days

A miner holds a sack of ore as it comes out from the mine shaft at Rubaya coltan mine, near the town of Rubaya, which is controlled by M23 rebels, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Reuters

Mining

The hidden cost of your smartphone: Inside Congo's rebel-funded mines

Giulia Paravicini and David Lewis 3 days

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Criminal Law

SIU triumphs in R67m corruption case: Lessons from landmark ruling

Dee-dee Mathelela 30 Jul 2025

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CSI & Philanthropy

PNA aims to raise R2.5m for 2025 Funky Socks Day

18 Jul 2025

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Competition Law

Critics vs competition authorities: Why some mergers take longer to approve

Anthony Norton 10 Jul 2025

African journalists awarded grants to tackle critical health issues

Media

African journalists awarded grants to tackle critical health issues

8 Jul 2025

Zondo Commission

R11bn assets linked to State Capture Commission recovered

26 Jun 2025

National Geographic’s SharkFest returns with more shark-infested programming

TV

National Geographic’s SharkFest returns with more shark-infested programming

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 26 Jun 2025

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Medtech

Stellenbosch University to explore AI-powered TB testing

25 Jun 2025

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HR & Management

Capped leave liability in the public sector stood at R16.24bn - report

25 Jun 2025

Social housing at Salt River Market moves one step forward

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Social housing at Salt River Market moves one step forward

Matthew Hirsch and Daniel Steyn 24 Jun 2025

Harmony Gold has lost an appeal against a ruling by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration in the Labour Court. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Labour Law & Unions

Harmony Gold to pay R100k in damages for k-word incident

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 19 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

Primary & Secondary Education

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

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 9 Jun 2025

Has the Steel and Metal Fabrication Master Plan delivered or collapsed?

Science & Engineering

Has the Steel and Metal Fabrication Master Plan delivered or collapsed?

Elias Monage 6 Jun 2025

Daily Maverick launches a groundbreaking local bureau in Nelson Mandela Bay

Online Media

Daily Maverick launches a groundbreaking local bureau in Nelson Mandela Bay

Issued by Daily Maverick 21 May 2025

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

SIU gets green light to investigate National Skills Fund

14 May 2025

Art is closing the cultural gap between Africa and Abu Dhabi

Art

Art is closing the cultural gap between Africa and Abu Dhabi

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak 15 Apr 2025

Media

Documentary lands Ethiopian journalists in hot water amid terrorism accusations

10 Apr 2025

Dealers

Mahindra becomes South Africa's fastest-growing car brand

8 Apr 2025

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

SA advocates for linguistic equity in AI at G20

8 Apr 2025

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Labour Law

When do restraint of trade agreements become unreasonable in the eyes of the court?

Jaimé-Lee Jacobs 7 Apr 2025

Reatile Mopeli, Associate: Corporate & Commercial law at Fluxmans Attorneys

ESG & Sustainability

Why incorporating ESG practices into your operations makes business sense

Reatile Mopeli 7 Apr 2025

Extortionists close down informal businesses in Cape Town

SMEs

Extortionists close down informal businesses in Cape Town

27 Mar 2025

Covid-19

Trump administration begins controversial $11.4bn Covid-19 funding withdrawal

26 Mar 2025

Armed gangs target five Cape Town schools, demand 10% of teachers’ salaries

Primary & Secondary Education

Armed gangs target five Cape Town schools, demand 10% of teachers’ salaries

Sandiso Phaliso 19 Mar 2025

Amit Saini, a director at Eastern Cape-based Coega Steels Pty Ltd, does not doubt South Africa can be Africa’s green-steel hub. Pictured are steel billets produced in the Gqeberha mini mill’s induction furnace. (Image supplied) Supplied

Sustainability

SA perfectly placed to lead “green-steel revolution”, needs expanded domestic beneficiation policies

18 Mar 2025

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Property

Pam Golding Properties data breach: What you need to know and what’s being done

13 Mar 2025

ArcelorMittal closure confirmed, but hope floats in steel market

Materials & Equipment

ArcelorMittal closure confirmed, but hope floats in steel market

Lindsey Schutters 28 Feb 2025

The Department of Justice says a decision on the Special Investigating Unit’s application to amend the 2020 Presidential Proclamation mandating it to investigate corruption involving the Lottery and its employees, is expected by the end of February. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Criminal Law

SIU applies to extend lottery corruption probe

Raymond Joseph 19 Feb 2025

Source: Martin Rimmer, chief executive officer of Sirago Underwriting Managers.

Healthcare

Essential steps for robust healthcare financial planning in 2025

3 Feb 2025

#GeorgeCollapse investigation report now with SAPS

Construction & Engineering

#GeorgeCollapse investigation report now with SAPS

3 Feb 2025

ITAC bends to ArcelorMittal pressure to investigate steel imports

Materials & Equipment

ITAC bends to ArcelorMittal pressure to investigate steel imports

Lindsey Schutters 21 Jan 2025

Oncology

African men most at risk of prostate cancer – new study flags genetic causes

31 Dec 2024

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Inaugural Gobodo Memorial Doctoral Scholarships open for application

18 Dec 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

SCA applies dominant purpose test against Steinhoff 'litigation privilege' argument

Bianca Masterton 13 Dec 2024

What changed in 2024? Company registrations are down by 67%

SMEs

What changed in 2024? Company registrations are down by 67%

Issued by Company Partners 9 Dec 2024

Source: Reuters.

Public Health

WHO sends experts to help Congo diagnose mystery disease

9 Dec 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Malicious whistleblowing - part 2: Importance of investigations

Lionel van Tonder, Aaqilah Nagdee and Delon Small 28 Nov 2024

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Labour Law & Unions

Can employers withhold the pay of staff for working from home?

Jacques van Wyk and Danelle Plaatjies 27 Nov 2024

MultiChoice and partners make another strike against piracy

TV

MultiChoice and partners make another strike against piracy

Issued by MultiChoice 27 Nov 2024

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Criminal Law

Sasria, Venda University of Technology and Gauteng Health face SIU probes

12 Nov 2024

Avoiding price traps: Tips for choosing hotel tech systems

Hospitality

Avoiding price traps: Tips for choosing hotel tech systems

11 Nov 2024

Workers on strike at Premier’s Mister Sweet factory picketed outside the Department of Labour’s office in Germiston last month to demand a report following an inspection by an official. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Occupational Health & Safety

Injured Mister Sweet workers yet to be compensated

Kimberly Mutandiro 11 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback

Steve Holland, Nandita Bose, Stephanie Kelly and Joseph Ax 6 Nov 2024

Publishing

African publishing is being revolutionised – report explores trends in 6 countries

Tinashe Mushakavanhu 5 Nov 2024

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Competition Law

Kenya's competition watchdog fines Mogo Auto for unfair practices

Joyce Karanja and Michelle Karimi Kimonye 1 Nov 2024

4 provinces declared free from foot and mouth disease

Agriculture

4 provinces declared free from foot and mouth disease

28 Oct 2024