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Labour Law & Unions

Malicious whistleblowing - part 1: How to deal with employees that cry wolf

Dhevarsha Ramjettan and Mbali Nkosi 2 days

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Legislation

Rica Amendment Bill referred to National Assembly

2 days

Early childhood development groups picket for increased funding

Early Childhood Development

Early childhood development groups picket for increased funding

Silver Sibiya 3 days

A protest organised by the Simunye Workers Forum in 2021. The Labour Appeal Court is to hear an appeal against a ruling that the forum be registered as a trade union. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Labour Law

Crucial court battle over future of “new” trade unions

Tania Broughton 3 days

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Rise of ESOPs: Transforming business through employee ownership

Dhevarsha Ramjettan and Safiyya Pate 3 days

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HR & Management

Real cost of a fake PhD: Accountability and consequences in the boardroom

20 Nov 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

What the Companies Act says about financial assistance and share buybacks

Janine Will 19 Nov 2024

Wage inequality in top ten South African retailers. Graphic: using data from

Remuneration & Payroll

Why wage inequality matters

Kwanele Ngogela and Mathieu Dasnois 15 Nov 2024

Source: © Cottonbro Studio There is uncertainty for advertisers on TikTok as the platform's future hangs in the balance with Trump’s return to power

Social Media

Uncertainty for TikTok advertisers with Trump’s return to power

8 Nov 2024

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Youth Employment

Young leaders encouraged to apply for NYDA Board positions

7 Nov 2024

Craig Raath, Master Reward Specialist (SARA) and Executive Director at 21st Century

Trends

What 2025 has in store for remuneration packages...

Craig Raath 6 Nov 2024

There is opportunity for innovation in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, says Medshield’s Kevin Aron

Medical Aid

There is opportunity for innovation in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, says Medshield’s Kevin Aron

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 4 Nov 2024

The upcoming debate on confidentiality and beneficial ownership

Accounting & Auditing

The upcoming debate on confidentiality and beneficial ownership

Issued by SAICA 28 Oct 2024

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Family Law

Home Affairs issues first-ever certificates recognising Muslim marriages

28 Oct 2024

The Constitutional Court will hear two applications relating to copyright in South Africa that affect the rights of blind people. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Legislation

ConCourt showdown on copyright bill

Tania Broughton 23 Oct 2024

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Law of Succession

Law of succession: ConCourt extends definition of 'spouse' to include life partners

Leanne Berriman 23 Oct 2024

Navigating compliance: A festive season guide for South African logistics SMMEs

Logistics & Transport

Navigating compliance: A festive season guide for South African logistics SMMEs

Phumi (PJ) Mhlongo 23 Oct 2024

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Legislation

Ramaphosa refers Bills impacting the creative industry to ConCourt

16 Oct 2024

Minister Ramokgopa was big on renewables during his seminar. Source: x.com

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#Windaba2024: South Africa takes aggressive stance on renewables expansion

Lindsey Schutters 2 Oct 2024

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Family Law

Declaring insolvency - legitimate or elaborate ruse to avoid paying child support?

Kaamilah Paulse 1 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf Standard Bank Group and Meridiam hosted an event, Unlocking public infrastructure investment in South Africa, to unlock investment opportunities in alternate energy infrastructure on the continent

Markets & Investment

Standard Bank and Meridiam team up to to boost opportunities in Africa’s energy infrastructure

30 Sep 2024

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Management & Leadership

Companies Amendment Act: Who is required to form a social and ethics committee?

Ginen Moodley 27 Sep 2024

South Africa has a new education law: some love it, some hate it – education expert explains why

Primary & Secondary Education

South Africa has a new education law: some love it, some hate it – education expert explains why

Wayne Hugo 26 Sep 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

How the new CAJAC rules could improve Africa-China arbitration proceedings

Siphokazi Kayana and Charlene Ferns 26 Sep 2024

A view of the Constitutional Court.

Legislation

ConCourt grants extension to GNU for Marriage Act amendment

Lindsey Schutters 19 Sep 2024

Reigniting the industry: The ACA’s bold path forward

Advertising

Reigniting the industry: The ACA’s bold path forward

Sharleen James, Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 19 Sep 2024

Why the Woolies boss was paid 1,300 times as much as a shopfloor worker

Retailers

Why the Woolies boss was paid 1,300 times as much as a shopfloor worker

Ann Crotty 18 Sep 2024

Source: © 123rf Today, Monday 16 September, South Africa joins the global community today to commemorate the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer under the theme Advancing Climate Action

Climate Change

Commemorating International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, Advancing Climate Action

16 Sep 2024

Legislation

President Ramaphosa signs BELA Bill

16 Sep 2024

Source: © 123rf This month AI in Advertising examines a key topic in AI: the state of regulation and all the legal issues that this topic raises

AI in Advertising

AI in Advertising: How AI regulation is shaping the future of advertising and its impact

Jarred Cinman 16 Sep 2024

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Legislation

President Ramaphosa to sign the BELA Bill

11 Sep 2024

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

SA called to learn Sign Language

5 Sep 2024

Kaamilah Paulse, director and family law specialist at Herold Gie Attorneys

Family Law

#WomensMonth: Empathy and advocacy - Kaamilah Paulse's recipe for women's success in law

Shan Radcliffe 29 Aug 2024

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane speaks to Reuters at the Eskom Head Office, in Johannesburg. Source: Reuters/Lelethu Madikane

Energy

There may just be no load shedding this summer

Tannur Anders 27 Aug 2024

The just energy transition is a cornerstone project of the Ramaphosa administration.

Energy

Ramaphosa pitches SA's energy transition to municipalities

Lindsey Schutters 26 Aug 2024

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Accounting & Auditing

Amendments to 5 International Financial Reporting Standards

Leeann Naidoo, Issued by SAICA 23 Aug 2024

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Employment Equity

Employment Equity roadshow heads to Limpopo

20 Aug 2024

The newly ascended Electricity Regulation Amendment Act is a catalyst for a brighter energy future from the Ramaphosa administration.

Energy

Electricity Regulation Amendment Act starts new era for SA energy sector

Lindsey Schutters 17 Aug 2024

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Legislation

SA legislative hold-up and its impact on the online gambling industry

Sihle Bulose and Zanrie Linstrom 16 Aug 2024

Engie's Aurora windfarm on Cape Town's West Coast is a major Sawea project

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Sawea calls out Nersa and Eskom on grid capacity issues

6 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Ayanda Ngubo, partner at Webber Wentzel.

Property

CPAs: Missed chance for rural economic growth

Ayanda Ngubo 5 Aug 2024

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Tax Law

Have your say on tax proposals

2 Aug 2024

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Finance

The shift from RMS to RM: What it means for South Africa’s debit orders

2 Aug 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Unpacking the newly gazetted Companies Amendment Acts

Madelein van der Walt, Nasrin Kharsany and Serena Kalbskopf 2 Aug 2024

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Legislation

Presidency assents to IPID Amendment Bill

31 Jul 2024

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Economy

Kganyago unpacks R100bn reserve fund withdrawal

Katja Hamilton 31 Jul 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

What every business needs to know about beneficial ownership registries

Sihle Bulose and Sibusiso Pholwane 31 Jul 2024

Land Policy, Reform & Restitution

Land rights: New legal amendment places Minister squarely in the way of substantive land reform

Brian Benfield and Gary Moore 29 Jul 2024

Taxation & Regulation

Legislation needs to be aligned with fiscal incentives

Bruce Hunt 25 Jul 2024

National Small Enterprise Amendment Act touted as gamechanger

Legal Regulations

National Small Enterprise Amendment Act touted as gamechanger

24 Jul 2024