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Government eyes sugar sector exemption to boost local supply

Agribusiness

Government eyes sugar sector exemption to boost local supply

20 May 2025

Labour Law & Unions

#WorkersDay: Evolution of SA labour laws

Chloë Loubser 5 May 2025

Source: Theewaterskloof Municipality. Theewaterskloof Dam.

Infrastructure & Utilities

"Cape Town’s water recycling project should not be privatised"

17 Apr 2025

The Department of Social Development is proposing changes to the Social Assistance Act, including removing questions about the income of applicants for the R370-a-month Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. Archive photo: Mosima Rafapa/GroundUp

Health & Social Welfare

Department of Social Development proposes changes to SRD grant application

Marecia Damons 9 Apr 2025

Graduates welcome EFF proposal of Bill aimed at settling student university debt

Higher Education

Graduates welcome EFF proposal of Bill aimed at settling student university debt

Siyabonga Goni 24 Mar 2025

#Budget2025: Sin taxes adjusted above the expected inflation rate

Banking & Finance

#Budget2025: Sin taxes adjusted above the expected inflation rate

13 Mar 2025

Will South African SMEs find relief in the upcoming budget?

Entrepreneurship

Will South African SMEs find relief in the upcoming budget?

5 Mar 2025

Source: Matthew Hirsch. More than 100 Cape Town residents attended a meeting to discuss the proposed redevelopment of the Mowbray Golf Course Site.

Mixed-Use Property

Mixed reactions to affordable housing development on Mowbray Golf Course

Matthew Hirsch 28 Feb 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Call for comment on draft King V Code for corporate governance

26 Feb 2025

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Labour Law & Unions

Nedlac report on labour law amendments - a look at the proposed changes

Chloë Loubser 25 Feb 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

W Cape unveils key strategies to boost environmental resilience

18 Feb 2025

Source: © 123rf Icasa concluded its three-day public hearings on the proposed new Satellite Services Framework on Friday

Digital

Icasa navigates satellite services framework without SpaceX's input

10 Feb 2025

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Labour Law

Dismissal codes expanded: What employers need to know

Keshni Naicker and Amandla Makhongwana 30 Jan 2025

Jonathan Goldberg, Chairman Global Business Solutions

Labour Law

Groundbreaking draft dismissal code to transform South Africa's workplace culture

Jonathan Goldberg 22 Jan 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Amendments to Companies Act now in effect - what you need to know

Cathy Truter, Martin Hopkins, and Ntokozo Nzima 15 Jan 2025

SA invites public feedback on new anti-money laundering bill

Legislation & Regulation

SA invites public feedback on new anti-money laundering bill

24 Dec 2024

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Environment & Natural Resources

Have your say on the draft Biodiversity Management Plan

28 Nov 2024

The new Act could see a proliferation of oil rigs along South African shores.

Coal, Oil & Gas

New Act swings energy balance in favour of Mantashe policy

Lindsey Schutters 1 Nov 2024

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Telecoms & Networks

Sentech painted as monopoly in Icasa market inquiry

Lindsey Schutters 30 Oct 2024

Gwede Mantashe is saying that coal is making a comeback

Mining

Mantashe tells China ‘king coal is back’

Lindsey Schutters 22 Oct 2024

The minister and deputy minister of minerals and petroleum resources addressed the media at Africa Oil Week 2024.

Coal, Oil & Gas

Mantashe publishes Petroleum Products Bill for public comment

Lindsey Schutters 22 Oct 2024

Tourism

#Artemis2025: First woman on the moon? SA's epic tourism venture

Katja Hamilton 2 Oct 2024

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Consumer Law

Producers, advertisers, retailers beware - stricter regulations for pet food packaging on the cards

Ashleigh Blair, Bernadette Lötter and Kenan Petersen 13 Sep 2024

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Tax Law

Have your say on tax proposals

2 Aug 2024

Architects rally to tackle housing shortage from urban boom

Architecture & Design

Architects rally to tackle housing shortage from urban boom

1 Aug 2024

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Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Sars calls for public comment on renewables tax incentives

Lindsey Schutters 31 Jul 2024

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Construction & Engineering

New arc welding standards open for public comment

Lindsey Schutters 29 Jul 2024

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Legislation & Regulation

Traditional healers: New regulations to provide clarity

John Botha 18 Jul 2024

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Competition Law

Draft block exemption regulations - relief for ports and rail industry

Angelo Tzarevski, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Clara Hansen 9 Jul 2024

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Legislation & Regulation

Draft regulations for the registration of traditional health practitioners

8 Jul 2024

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Transport

Economic Regulation of Transport Act ushers in a new era of rail and privatisation

Vivien Chaplin and Gaby Wesson 27 Jun 2024

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Environment & Natural Resources

Public comment sought on rhino management plan

20 Jun 2024

A government proposal to drop some statutory safeguards for the Kruger National Park has raised the alarm among some experts. Photos: John Yeld

Environment & Natural Resources

New proposal puts Kruger National Park’s environmental safeguards 'at risk'

John Yeld 31 May 2024

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ESG & Sustainability

Sectoral emission targets: What it means for business

Garyn Rapson, Nonhlanhla Mnengi, Sabeeha Loonat & Sinalo Matubatuba 13 May 2024

South Africa's energy and construction industry under heavy scrutiny in Draft Sectoral Emissions Target Report. Source: Meta AI

Sustainable Development

Draft report shows emissions dip, but energy and construction pivotal to deeper cuts

Lindsey Schutters 29 Apr 2024

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Competition Law

Unpacking the revised Public Interest Guidelines

Mark Garden, Dudu Mogapi and Monde Mbali 27 Mar 2024

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Food, Water & Energy Security

SA marks World Water Day

22 Mar 2024

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Environment & Natural Resources

Draft National Biodiversity Economy Strategy - public comment extension

22 Mar 2024

How fleet managers can mitigate costs in the face of fuel price hikes

Road Freight & Fleet Management

How fleet managers can mitigate costs in the face of fuel price hikes

Thenjiwe Tsabedze 1 Mar 2024

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HR Tools & Software

Home Affairs introduces one-stop shop for business applications, work visas

28 Feb 2024

An aerial view of Kriel Power Station run by state electricity utility Eskom in Delmas, in Mpumalanga. Source: Reuters/Shafiek Tassiem

Energy

Eskom chair reiterates need for private investment

Joe Bavier 22 Feb 2024

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana introduced sweeping reforms to infrastructure financing.

Infrastructure & Utilities

#BudgetSpeech2024: R943bn for infrastructure and major reforms

Lindsey Schutters 21 Feb 2024

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Labour Law & Unions

Draft work visa regulations a boon for attracting skills

12 Feb 2024

Property

#Sona2024: Missed opportunity for economic recovery plan

Greg Dart 9 Feb 2024

Lizle Louw, Partner at Webber Wentzel

Legislation & Regulation

Call for comment on sectoral targets in EEA amendment draft

Lizle Louw 8 Feb 2024

Fasa concerned with legal franchise disputes despite franchising thriving in SA

Franchising

Fasa concerned with legal franchise disputes despite franchising thriving in SA

2 Feb 2024

Johan Botes, Partner and Head of the Employment & Compensation Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Adapting to change and the growing call for DEI

Johan Botes 18 Jan 2024

Chloë Loubser, knowledge and learning lawyer in Bowmans’ Cape Town office Employment and Benefits Practice

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Key legislative developments and their impact on employment

Chloë Loubser 15 Jan 2024

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Immigration & Citizenship Law

Public comments on White Paper on Citizenship, Migration and Refugee Protection extended

11 Jan 2024

A man walks beneath electricity pylons during frequent power outages caused by its ageing coal-fired plants, in Orlando, Soweto. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Energy

DMRE finally gazettes IRP2023, major plant build on cards

Alexander Winning and Wendell Roelf 5 Jan 2024