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Film & Cinematography

National Film Foundation falters as leadership instability continues

11 Sep 2025

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Labour Law

Labour Court reminds political parties not to get involved in labour disputes

Rosalind Davey and Mbali Mnyandu 8 Aug 2025

Julius Malema took Kenny Kunene to court, accusing Kunene of hate speech. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Human Rights Law

Kunene committed hate speech by calling Malema a cockroach, court rules

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 7 Aug 2025

The Constitutional Court has ruled that a law preventing municipal employees from holding office in political parties is unconstitutional. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Legislation & Regulation

Constitutional Court says municipal employees can hold office in political parties

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 8 May 2025

Daily Maverick triumphs at WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Africa 2025

Online Media

Daily Maverick triumphs at WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Africa 2025

Issued by Daily Maverick 10 Apr 2025

Duduzile Zuma, daughter of South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma, looks on during a press briefing on the outcomes of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) National High Command Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 October 2024. Reuters/Alet Pretorius/File Photo

Criminal Law

Zuma's daughter charged over 2021 riots

Sfundo Parakozov 30 Jan 2025

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Remuneration & Payroll

Living wage vs minimum wage: How to address pay disparity and reduce working poverty

Ntuthuzelo Gcolo 17 Jul 2024

Integrated transport: Why it matters and how it can be achieved

Transport

Integrated transport: Why it matters and how it can be achieved

Bongani Mthombeni 4 Jun 2024

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IP Law

#SAelections24: PoPIA and personal data of voters - parties warned against misuse

Janet MacKenzie, Refentse Chuene, and Landise Banzana 28 May 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: DA crosses line in political persuasion

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: DA crosses line in political persuasion

Brendan Seery 27 May 2024

Join the TLC Party: Tracey Lange is spreading warmth and care across the Cape

Radio & Audio

Join the TLC Party: Tracey Lange is spreading warmth and care across the Cape

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 24 May 2024

Source: © Benoni City Times Spending in preparation for the upcoming elections could have had a positive impact on economic activity in April

Economy

Load shedding suspension and upcoming elections see ‘positive mood’ in economic activity

8 May 2024

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Legislation & Regulation

Second Adjustments Appropriation Bill, the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill signed into law

8 May 2024

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Cyber Law

#SAelections24: Leaked IEC candidates list - being the 'responsible party' under PoPIA

Jodi Poswelletski and Keitumetse Khutsoane 3 May 2024

Google has built up election experience from its global operations

Technology

#SAelections24: Google steps up to safeguard voters

2 May 2024

Media

Court overturns Icasa's election broadcast regulations amendment

19 Apr 2024

Source: ©UCT Icasa will allocate Party Election Broadcast (PEB) slots to Political Parties and Independent Candidates in the upcoming elections

Media Freedom

Icasa to allocate Party Election Broadcast (PEB) slots to political parties and independent candidates

17 Apr 2024

Advertising

Icasa revises political advertisement regulations for upcoming elections

28 Feb 2024

#BizTrends2024: Zetu Damane - Trends which will make or break brands in 2024

Marketing

#BizTrends2024: Zetu Damane - Trends which will make or break brands in 2024

Zetu Damane 6 Feb 2024

Branding

Will the 112 year bond between Brand ANC and its followers be enough in 2024?

Dr Kuhle Zwakala 15 Jan 2024

Economy

SA's economic outlook in 2024: Global trends and challenges

Raymond Parsons 1 Jan 2024

Source: © 123rf A new media law will be a dangerous setback for freedom of expression in Lebanon

Media Freedom

New media law a setback for Lebanon's media freedom

8 Dec 2023

The Constitutional Court has not yet issued judgment on a crucial case about next year’s election. The case was heard in August. Archive photo: Ciaran Ryan | GroundUp

Law Practice

Constitutional Court accused of taking too long to rule on crucial election case

Tania Broughton 29 Nov 2023

National Assembly recommends Adv Kholeka Gcaleka as Public Protector

Legislation & Regulation

National Assembly recommends Adv Kholeka Gcaleka as Public Protector

Karabo Ledwaba 19 Oct 2023

Human Rights Law

Mauritius is the latest nation to decriminalise same-sex relations in a divided continent

Frans Viljoen 16 Oct 2023

Judah Zunze's workshop is located in Harare's Warren Park township. Source: Reuters.

Fashion & Homeware

Zimbabwean tailors cash in on party apparel demand as vote nears

7 Aug 2023

Collaboration key to driving South African agriculture forward - Agbiz

Agribusiness

Collaboration key to driving South African agriculture forward - Agbiz

2 Aug 2023

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Labour Law

Too sick to work, but well enough to march? Not so fast...

Johan Botes 26 Jul 2023

How coworking spaces can boost local economies

Office Property

How coworking spaces can boost local economies

Mariachiara Barzotto, Felicia Fai and Phil Tomlinson 11 Jul 2023

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Family Law

Namibia's top court recognises same-sex marriages formed elsewhere

Nyasha Nyaungwa and Anait Miridzhanian 17 May 2023

Trialogue's Business in Society Conference focuses on GBV, education and the green economy

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Trialogue's Business in Society Conference focuses on GBV, education and the green economy

Issued by Trialogue 2 May 2023

Songezo Zibi is the national leader of the new political party Rise Mzansi. Image sourced from Rise Mzansi website.

Media

Former Business Day editor launches political party

20 Apr 2023

Eskom to reduce power cuts but long-term outlook bleak

Energy

Eskom to reduce power cuts but long-term outlook bleak

Carien du Plessis and Anait Miridzhanian 17 Jan 2023

Botswana's former President Ian Khama returns to his seat after giving a speech during the Botswana-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria, South Africa, 11 November 2016. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Criminal Law

Botswana's ex-president Khama asks court to set aside arrest warrant

Brian Benza 6 Jan 2023

Ogilvy appointed to market the Mother City

Marketing

Ogilvy appointed to market the Mother City

Issued by Ogilvy South Africa 15 Nov 2022

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Retailers

Outrage over Dis-Chem's moratorium on hiring, promoting White staff

17 Oct 2022

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Music

#MusicExchange: Mark Haze and the cool factor we all want

Martin Myers 27 Sep 2022

Legislation & Regulation

New law to capacitate, improve municipalities

22 Aug 2022

Greater heights at Primedia for leading political journalist Matshidiso 'Tshidi' Madia

Radio & Audio

Greater heights at Primedia for leading political journalist Matshidiso 'Tshidi' Madia

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 3 Aug 2022

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Criminal Law

IEC official sentenced for local government election fraud

17 Jun 2022

State of the unions: Are South Africa's trade unions still relevant?

Labour Law & Unions

State of the unions: Are South Africa's trade unions still relevant?

28 Apr 2022

Nearly 40% of people in Ethiopia's Tigray lack adequate food - UN WFP

Food, Water & Energy Security

Nearly 40% of people in Ethiopia's Tigray lack adequate food - UN WFP

Giulia Paravicini 31 Jan 2022

Source: ©Dinilohlanga Mekuto

Media Freedom

SABC fires head of news

29 Jan 2022

Zandile Christmas Mafe, a suspect accused of breaking into Parliament when the fire started, appears in the Cape Town Magistrate Court, in Cape Town, South Africa, 4 January 2022. Reuters/Sumaya Hisham

Criminal Law

Alleged Parliament arsonist referred for mental observation

12 Jan 2022