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Parliament recently heard submissions on the One-Stop Border Post Bill. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Legislation & Regulation

New border control plan could harm asylum seekers, say critics

Jan Bornman 1 day

ZEP holders have won another court victory against the Minister of Home Affairs, but their legal battle to stay in South Africa is far from over. Archive photo: Tariro Washinyira / GroundUp

Immigration & Citizenship Law

New Zimbabwe permit court showdown looming

Tania Broughton 3 days

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Labour Law & Unions

Employment Services Amendment Bill approved for submission to Parliament

30 May 2025

African historian Prof. Toyin Falola receives honorary doctorate

Higher Education

African historian Prof. Toyin Falola receives honorary doctorate

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 13 May 2025

All images © Shan Radcliffe

Music

Goo Goo Dolls live in SA: The re-education of a girl turned Goo

Shan Radcliffe 31 Mar 2025

Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 nominees revealed

Sport

Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 nominees revealed

4 Mar 2025

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Healthcare

Africa relies too heavily on foreign aid for health – 4 ways to fix this

Francisca Mutapi 25 Feb 2025

The marketing shake-up: Why 2025 is a turning point

Marketing

The marketing shake-up: Why 2025 is a turning point

Issued by AAA School of Advertising 24 Feb 2025

Land Policy, Reform & Restitution

The harsh mathematics of land reform in SA

Tim Cohen 11 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied. Tongogara Refugee Camp.

Financial Services

Mukuru: Transforming aid disbursements, payroll, and bulk payments in Malawi and Zimbabwe

3 Jan 2025

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Climate Change

Historic climate change advisory: What the case before the International Court of Justice might mean

Zunaida Moosa Wadiwala 27 Dec 2024

Global businesses lose R30tn ($1.75tn) from untapped economic potential of ‘third largest nation'

Marketing

Global businesses lose R30tn ($1.75tn) from untapped economic potential of ‘third largest nation'

Issued by Tishala Communications 10 Oct 2024

Palestinian AFP photojournalist Mahmud Hams was awarded the Visa d’Or News prize for his coverage of the conflict in Gaza (Image supplied)

Media

Palestinian photojournalist Mahmud Hams awarded Visa d'Or for powerful Gaza war coverage

9 Sep 2024

South African education leaders among finalists for 2024 Africa Education Medal

Education

South African education leaders among finalists for 2024 Africa Education Medal

14 Aug 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: Bic inspires with Paralympian Mpumelelo Mhlongo

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: Bic inspires with Paralympian Mpumelelo Mhlongo

Brendan Seery 24 Jul 2024

Cape Town school shortlisted for World's Best School Prize

Primary & Secondary Education

Cape Town school shortlisted for World's Best School Prize

4 Jul 2024

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Immigration & Citizenship Law

ZEP holders rights upheld by ConCourt, Motsoaledi's appeal dismissed

19 Jun 2024

NHI

Affinity Health expresses strong support for National Health Insurance Bill

22 May 2024

Refugee and former car guard graduates with a PhD

Higher Education

Refugee and former car guard graduates with a PhD

Mary-Anne Gontsana 10 May 2024

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Immigration & Citizenship Law

Cabinet approves Final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection

18 Apr 2024

Nat Geo profiles photographers in new series

Streaming

Nat Geo profiles photographers in new series

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 12 Mar 2024

The Zimbabwean Exemption Permit programme will not end any time soon, following a Supreme Court of Appeal dismissal of the Minister of Home Affairs’ request for leave to appeal. Archive photo: Tariro Washinyira / GroundUp

Immigration & Citizenship Law

SCA dismisses bid to appeal Zim permits ruling

Tania Broughton 23 Feb 2024

About 700,000 IDs have been blocked by the Department of Home Affairs without due process. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Immigration & Citizenship Law

Home Affairs may no longer block your ID on a whim, court rules

Tania Broughton 17 Jan 2024

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Immigration & Citizenship Law

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

11 Jan 2024

Source: SABC Iconic South African photojournalist, Dr Peter Magubane has passed away

Media

Iconic South African photojournalist Dr Peter Magubane passes away

Danette Breitenbach 2 Jan 2024

File photo: Afghan nationals rest at a camp after returning from Pakistan at the Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan, 14 November 2023. Abdul Khaliq Sediqi/International Rescue Committee (IRC)/ Handout via Reuters/ File photo

Health & Social Welfare

Humanitarian crises will worsen in 2024 - International Rescue Committee

Reuters 18 Dec 2023

The Constitutional Court has struck down provisions in the Refugees Act which dictate that asylum seekers who have not renewed their visas within a month of expiry are considered to have permanently abandoned their applications. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks | GroundUp

Human Rights Law

Constitutional Court win for asylum seekers

Tania Broughton 13 Dec 2023

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CSI & Philanthropy

8 small ways to help others this festive season

12 Dec 2023

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Immigration & Citizenship Law

Draft White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection approved for publication

6 Nov 2023

MCQP, SA's most popular and iconic costume party, returns

Events

MCQP, SA's most popular and iconic costume party, returns

Issued by Hook, Line & Sinker 26 Oct 2023

10th European Film Festival announces lineup

Film

10th European Film Festival announces lineup

11 Sep 2023

NHI

National Health Insurance: All you need to know

12 Jul 2023

NWU Botanical Gardens Gallery presents 'When the Dust Settles' - a solo exhibition by Joe Turpin

Art

NWU Botanical Gardens Gallery presents 'When the Dust Settles' - a solo exhibition by Joe Turpin

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 29 Jun 2023

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Immigration & Citizenship Law

Last chance for Zim Exemption Permit holders to apply for waiver, visa

Bianca Rutherfoord-Jones, Nivaani Moodley & Siya Ngcamu 5 Jun 2023

#AfricaMonth: Lavina Ramkissoon explores the implications of generative AI for Africa's future

4th Industrial Revolution

#AfricaMonth: Lavina Ramkissoon explores the implications of generative AI for Africa's future

Imran Salie 25 May 2023

Saipem to restart Mozambique LNG project for Total in July

Coal, Oil & Gas

Saipem to restart Mozambique LNG project for Total in July

Francesca Landini and America Hernandez 1 Mar 2023

Source: © PRovoke Media The EMEA Innovation SabreAwards winners have been announced

PR & Communications

Retroviral takes the double at the EMEA Innovation Sabres

22 Feb 2023

The Western Cape High Court declared sections of the Refugees Act unconstitutional. The sections provide that asylum seekers who do not renew their visas within one month of the date of expiry are considered to have abandoned their applications. Archive photo: Masixole Feni / GroundUp

Immigration & Citizenship Law

High Court declares sections of Refugees Act unconstitutional

Tania Broughton 21 Feb 2023

Social Media

Meta urged to boost Africa content moderation as contractor quits

Nita Bhalla 25 Jan 2023

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Human Rights Law

How SA's legislation harms foreign national children

Elgene Roos 16 Nov 2022

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Film & Cinematography

Critically acclaimed Sotho and Swazi films to be shown at European Film Festival

27 Sep 2022

Retail Services

Trolley assistants at malls pay a "fee" to be allowed to collect tips from shoppers

Tariro Washinyira 8 Sep 2022

Southern African countries can do better at infrastructure: what the choices might look like

Infrastructure & Utilities

Southern African countries can do better at infrastructure: what the choices might look like

Lesley Wentworth and Deon Cloete 31 Aug 2022

Image supplied: Msaki performed with The Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra

Music

Mzansi NPO performance highlights plight of asylum seekers

25 Aug 2022

Image supplied: Tamara Shogaolu

Film

#WomensMonth: Tamara Shogaolu on the power of filmmaking

Emily Stander 17 Aug 2022

#OnTheBigScreen: Sommeliers, super pets and being internet famous

Film

#OnTheBigScreen: Sommeliers, super pets and being internet famous

Daniel Dercksen 29 Jul 2022

Research

Drop in optimism among Africa's youth - report

27 Jun 2022

#OnTheBigScreen: What to expect in July

Film

#OnTheBigScreen: What to expect in July

Daniel Dercksen 27 Jun 2022

Sbu Ngala, chairperson of Sanef, Daily Maverick’s Pieter-Louis Myburgh winning Story of the Year for Digital Vibes, and Standard Bank CEO, Lungisa Fuzile

Newspapers

All the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards 2022 winners

25 Jun 2022