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An architect’s impression of the proposed retirement complex at Sedgefield. Graphic: Eco Route Environmental Consultancy (Draft Amendment Report).

Land & Property Law

Developer sues Sedgefield environmentalist for R5m

John Yeld 19 Mar 2025

Retired KZN Judge Anton van Zyl will not face impeachment proceedings, but he will face an inquiry which can issue him with a warning or a fine. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Law Practice

“Startling ruling” lets Judge Anton van Zyl escape impeachment for late judgments

Tania Broughton 5 Mar 2025

Novus Holdings surprise Mustek bid gets CompCom nod

Technology

Novus Holdings surprise Mustek bid gets CompCom nod

Lindsey Schutters 26 Feb 2025

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Agriculture

Land reform in South Africa doesn’t need a new law: the state should release property it owns – economists

Johann Kirsten and Wandile Sihlobo 26 Feb 2025

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Consumer Law

Consumer Tribunal slaps Cell C with R500k fine over roaming dispute

20 Feb 2025

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Competition Law

R101m settlement finally ends 9yr dispute between CompCom, Willowton

17 Feb 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

Judge Nana Makhubele could face impeachment after a Judicial Conduct Tribunal found her guilty of misconduct. Archive photo: Masego Mafata/GroundUp

Law Practice

Judge Makhubele guilty of gross misconduct

Tania Broughton 13 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

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Consumer Law

Fast food chain slapped with R1m fine for contravening CPA

20 Dec 2024

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Pharmaceuticals

Celgene to face Tribunal on charges of excessive pricing of cancer drug

17 Dec 2024

Telkom secures Icasa approval for R6.75bn Swiftnet sale

Telecoms & Networks

Telkom secures Icasa approval for R6.75bn Swiftnet sale

Lindsey Schutters 17 Dec 2024

AutoZone acquisition by Metair gets green light

Maintenance

AutoZone acquisition by Metair gets green light

17 Dec 2024

Vodacom and Remgro lodge appeal to overturn Maziv decision

Telecoms & Networks

Vodacom and Remgro lodge appeal to overturn Maziv decision

Nqobile Dludla 27 Nov 2024

Sitholizwe Mdlalose, CEO of Vodacom SA, joined his MNO peers on a GSMA panel ahead of Africa Tech Festival.

Internet

Vodacom SA CEO says Maziv deal would not make a monopoly

Lindsey Schutters 11 Nov 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

All adds up: Considerations and calculations behind eye-watering admin penalties

Kent Davis and Anél De Meyer 31 Oct 2024

Maziv 'disappointed' by tribunal outcome

Internet

Maziv 'disappointed' by tribunal outcome

Lindsey Schutters 29 Oct 2024

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Competition Law

Competition authority blocks Vodacom's proposed merger with Maziv

Nqobile Dludla 29 Oct 2024

Hospitality

Sun International faces regulatory roadblock on Peermont acquisition

29 Oct 2024

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NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Final warning: NPOs that don't comply with regulations will be deregistered

25 Oct 2024

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Competition Law

No stitches for snitches: Role of leniency in dismantling cartels

Nicholas De Decker 18 Oct 2024

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Labour Law

Directors appealing removal by the board - your 20 days starts now

Nicola Mullineux and Emma Meyer 4 Oct 2024

Consumer Law

Cell C to face tribunal in dispute over R11k roaming charge

26 Sep 2024

Woolworths reports 16.8% drop in FY profit as shoppers spend less

Banking & Finance

Woolworths reports 16.8% drop in FY profit as shoppers spend less

Nqobile Dludla 5 Sep 2024

Media

Judge Lindiwe Rusi vs City Press: a look at the Press Ombud’s ruling

Ombud Watcher Law 3 Sep 2024

Gauteng judge Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi has been found guilty of misconduct after failing to deliver dozens of judgments on time. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Law Practice

Gauteng judge guilty of misconduct, JSC finds

Tania Broughton 28 Aug 2024

6 car dealerships face tribunal over alleged consumer protection breaches

Maintenance

6 car dealerships face tribunal over alleged consumer protection breaches

26 Aug 2024

Masifundise Development Trust and Coastal Links hosted the Fisher People Tribunal from 12 to 14 August. Small-scale fishers from across the country gathered in Kalk Bay to share testimonies. GroundUp

Food, Water & Energy Security

Stop new mining on West Coast, say fishers

Liezl Human 16 Aug 2024

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Competition Law

Covid PPE supplier must face the music, court rules

Tania Broughton 7 Aug 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

MTN loses Special Tribunal application

2 Aug 2024

City of Cape Town official Megan Pangeni and Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis toured the City’s new 300-bed Safe Space in Green Point on Monday. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

Health & Welfare

New shelter for hundreds of homeless people opens in Green Point

Matthew Hirsch 30 Jul 2024

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Legislation

New public procurement law to aid SA's fight against corruption

Verushca Pillay, Thato Mkhize and Frederick Pedro 29 Jul 2024

Nkomati Mine is a key part of ARM's pivot to cater to the renewables market.

Mining

African Rainbow Minerals takes full ownership of Nkomati

Lindsey Schutters 28 Jul 2024

Final oral arguments are being heard in the disciplinary tribunal of Judge Nana Makhubele. Archive photo: Masego Mafata / GroundUp

Corporate & Commercial Law

Tribunal must decide who is telling the truth - Mlambo or Makhubele

Tania Broughton 24 Jul 2024

SIU to collect over R100m from unqualified NSFAS beneficiaries

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

SIU to collect over R100m from unqualified NSFAS beneficiaries

22 Jul 2024

Source: © SA Rugby The battle over sports broadcasting has heated up as Media responded to Saru's support of the SABC's decision to not broadcast the recent Springboks - Ireland Tests

TV

DStv - eMedia sports broadcasting rights saga continues as Sports Minister joins the fight

Danette Breitenbach 15 Jul 2024

Source: © SA Rugby Saru has backed the SABC’s suspension of coverage of Springbok matches

TV

Sports broadcasting rights challenge ends Springbok matches on SABC

12 Jul 2024

Farm workers demand transparency on pesticide regulations

Agriculture

Farm workers demand transparency on pesticide regulations

Liezl Human 8 Jul 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Debarments reveal systemic issues within the financial services industry

Jean-Paul Rudd 2 Jul 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Court dismisses order to interdict NSFAS

1 Jul 2024

Complainants get R386m back in insurance payouts

Insurance & Actuarial

Complainants get R386m back in insurance payouts

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 1 Jul 2024

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Land & Property Law

Remote workers: Can landlords legally limit the amount of days tenants work from home?

Tafadzwa Zhanda and Vinolia Mashego 27 Jun 2024

A Judicial Conduct Tribunal has cleared Gauteng High Court Judge Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi of charges of gross misconduct, which could have seen her removed from office. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Law Practice

Judge Mngqibisa-Thusi cleared of gross misconduct charges

Tania Broughton 18 Jun 2024

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Tax Law

Who can legally represent taxpayers in Tax Court?

Bronwyn Dearden and Shekesh Sirkar 10 Jun 2024

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Labour Law & Unions

Zero tolerance for pandemic of fraudulent medical certificates

JJ van der Walt 20 May 2024

Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO

Telecoms & Networks

Vodacom reports strong revenue increase on back of VodaPay and acquisitions

Lindsey Schutters 13 May 2024

Consumer insights agency, KLA, reveals the Quarterly Buzz results for Q1 2024

Research

Consumer insights agency, KLA, reveals the Quarterly Buzz results for Q1 2024

Issued by KLA 7 May 2024

Media Freedom

South Africa’s media have done good work with 30 years of freedom but need more diversity

Prinola Govenden 6 May 2024

Facilities & Property Management

Appeal in case concerning R40m SA-Zimbabwe border fence dismissed

11 Apr 2024