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ConCourt upholds labour courts' judgments on secondary strikes

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AGOA eligibility requirements under review in three African countries

Virusha Subban 15 Nov 2021

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SAHRC commences hearings into July unrest

15 Nov 2021

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SCA ruling allows for trade of water use entitlements

Garyn Rapson, Tendai Bonga and Daniella Ghillino 12 Nov 2021

Julia Selman Ayetey, lawyer for the 21 people, who where detained by police and accused of unlawful assembly and promoting an LGBTQ agenda, speaks to journalists at the Ho Circuit Court in Ho, Volta Region, Ghana 4 June 2021. Reuter/Francis Kokoroko/File Photo

Supporters and opponents face off over Ghana's anti-LGBT law

Christian Akorlie 12 Nov 2021

Companies must advocate for LGBT rights everywhere in the world, not just where it's easy

Companies must advocate for LGBT rights everywhere in the world, not just where it's easy

Ken Chan 12 Nov 2021

An arbitrator appointed by the Public Health and Social Development Sectoral Bargaining Council has dismissed Nehawu’s bid to have community health workers permanently employed by the state. Archive photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane

Community health workers: arbitrator rules against Nehawu

12 Nov 2021

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David Shepardson 11 Nov 2021

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Prasa liable for injuries to man thrown from train

Tania Broughton 11 Nov 2021

Reimagine the future of advocate practice

Reimagine the future of advocate practice

LexisNexis 10 Nov 2021

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How technology is making the legal profession more accessible and sustainable

HB Marais 10 Nov 2021

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Met Gala: A stage for extravagent outfits and copyright infringement

Shaawn Legodi 10 Nov 2021

State liable for damages after teenager shot by off-duty cop

State liable for damages after teenager shot by off-duty cop

Tania Broughton 9 Nov 2021

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Investigation into R200m cocaine theft from Hawks offices

9 Nov 2021

ESG-related litigation looms for mining, oil, and gas companies

ESG-related litigation looms for mining, oil, and gas companies

Merlita Kennedy, Garyn Rapson & Tobia Serongoane 9 Nov 2021

IP investment game is no damp squid

Rachel Sikwane 8 Nov 2021

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Full legal recognition for gender diverse persons - a Constitutional right

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Committee holds public hearings into Children's Amendment Bill

8 Nov 2021

Testing the rule of law proves its mettle

Testing the rule of law proves its mettle

LexisNexis 8 Nov 2021

Transnet derailed?

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SABS wins case against trade mark abuser

4 Nov 2021

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Parole board told to explain why repeat sex offender was released from jail

Tania Broughton 3 Nov 2021

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Comesa Competition Regulations: Draft guidelines on penalty, settlement and hearing procedures

Lerisha Naidu, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Zareenah Rasool 2 Nov 2021

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Justice inspired: Education is key

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What the USA's Prosper Africa trade initiative means for the continent

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Former South African president Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters at his home in Nkandla, South Africa, 4 July 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Judge dismisses Zuma's attempt to remove prosecutor

Alexander Winning 27 Oct 2021

SA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

SA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

Jason van der Poel 27 Oct 2021

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Vital Concourt judgment on warrantless searches

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Julia Selman Ayetey, lawyer for the 21 people, who where detained by police and accused of unlawful assembly and promoting an LGBTQ agenda, speaks to journalists at the Ho Circuit Court in Ho, Volta Region, Ghana 4 June 2021. Reuter/Francis Kokoroko/File Photo

Supporters and opponents face off over Ghana's anti-LGBT law

Christian Akorlie 12 Nov 2021

Companies must advocate for LGBT rights everywhere in the world, not just where it's easy

Companies must advocate for LGBT rights everywhere in the world, not just where it's easy

Ken Chan 12 Nov 2021

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An arbitrator appointed by the Public Health and Social Development Sectoral Bargaining Council has dismissed Nehawu’s bid to have community health workers permanently employed by the state. Archive photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane

Community health workers: arbitrator rules against Nehawu

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Boeing to compensate victims in Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash

David Shepardson 11 Nov 2021

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Prasa liable for injuries to man thrown from train

Tania Broughton 11 Nov 2021

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Met Gala: A stage for extravagent outfits and copyright infringement

Shaawn Legodi 10 Nov 2021

State liable for damages after teenager shot by off-duty cop

State liable for damages after teenager shot by off-duty cop

Tania Broughton 9 Nov 2021

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Investigation into R200m cocaine theft from Hawks offices

9 Nov 2021

ESG-related litigation looms for mining, oil, and gas companies

ESG-related litigation looms for mining, oil, and gas companies

Merlita Kennedy, Garyn Rapson & Tobia Serongoane 9 Nov 2021

IP investment game is no damp squid

Rachel Sikwane 8 Nov 2021

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Full legal recognition for gender diverse persons - a Constitutional right

8 Nov 2021

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Committee holds public hearings into Children's Amendment Bill

8 Nov 2021

Testing the rule of law proves its mettle

Testing the rule of law proves its mettle

LexisNexis 8 Nov 2021

Transnet derailed?

Colin Strime and Ryszard Lisinski 5 Nov 2021

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Unlocking a green future through technology

Leanne Mostert & Cindy Leibowitz, Webber Wentzel 5 Nov 2021

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SABS wins case against trade mark abuser

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Parole board told to explain why repeat sex offender was released from jail

Tania Broughton 3 Nov 2021

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Comesa Competition Regulations: Draft guidelines on penalty, settlement and hearing procedures

Lerisha Naidu, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Zareenah Rasool 2 Nov 2021

Justice inspired: Education is key

Justice inspired: Education is key

LexisNexis 29 Oct 2021

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What the USA's Prosper Africa trade initiative means for the continent

Virusha Subban 28 Oct 2021

Former South African president Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters at his home in Nkandla, South Africa, 4 July 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Judge dismisses Zuma's attempt to remove prosecutor

Alexander Winning 27 Oct 2021

SA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

SA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

Jason van der Poel 27 Oct 2021

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A conflict of interest... designed by lawyers?

Yvonne Wakefield 26 Oct 2021

Vital Concourt judgment on warrantless searches

Vital Concourt judgment on warrantless searches

Tania Broughton 25 Oct 2021

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Are influencers unknowingly endorsing fake goods?

Vashti Nagel 25 Oct 2021

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Zondo denies claims he blocked Fraser evidence

Valencia Talane 22 Oct 2021

South African former President Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 17 May 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

NPA notes charges laid against prosecutor Advocate Downer

22 Oct 2021

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SIU to oppose court application to review Digital Vibes report

21 Oct 2021

Local legal financier raises a total of R145,800,000 for commercial litigants

Local legal financier raises a total of R145,800,000 for commercial litigants

Irvine Partners 21 Oct 2021

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Magistrate courts in disarray because of broken IT system

Geoffrey Allsop 21 Oct 2021

Live Real Estate suspends agent following racial discrimination

Live Real Estate suspends agent following racial discrimination

20 Oct 2021

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42 military veterans get bail

20 Oct 2021

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Progressive or an oversight? Polarised reaction to SA's patent grant to AI

20 Oct 2021

FBI, Hawks net R100m internet scam suspects

FBI, Hawks net R100m internet scam suspects

19 Oct 2021

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Competition policy enforcement is increasing across Africa

Angelo Tzarevski and Zareenah Rasool 19 Oct 2021

Nersa, Eskom head to court over pricing

Nersa, Eskom head to court over pricing

19 Oct 2021

MTN and Vodacom join Telkom in temporary spectrum lawsuit

MTN and Vodacom join Telkom in temporary spectrum lawsuit

18 Oct 2021

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