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Europe: Covid-19 contract-transparency ruling fails to cloud Von der Leyen's future

In 2021 GroundUp reported on streetlights in Kariega, under Nelson Mandela Bay, that had been off for years despite complaints by residents. Archive photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane / GroundUp

SIU to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in Nelson Mandela Bay

By Liezl Human 16 Jul 2024

Waste pickers will have slight exemptions in the new scrap metal regulations.

Mchunu tightens regulations for scrap metal dealers in SA

By Lindsey Schutters 14 Jul 2024

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to National Assembly members' questions in parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, 3 November 2022. Reuters/Esa Alexander/File Photo

Ramaphosa's future as president in question after misconduct report

Wendell Roelf and Alexander Winning 1 Dec 2022

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Janusz Waluz granted permanent residence for parole period

29 Nov 2022

Image source: Sergey Nivens –

What is greylisting and what impact will it have on South Africa?

Gabriel Rybko and Ashlin Perumall 24 Nov 2022

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DIRCO warns of legalisation services scam

24 Nov 2022

Former South African president, Jacob Zuma attends a news conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, 22 October 2022. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

SCA orders Zuma back to jail after ruling medical parole unlawful

Wendell Roelf 22 Nov 2022

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Criminal record expungement workshops launch in Joburg township

14 Nov 2022

Equal Education and the South African Democratic Teachers Union have taken the Western Cape Education Department to court. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Equal Education challenges new Western Cape act in court

Daniel Steyn 4 Nov 2022

Cape Town: The city that keeps on growing and growing

Cape Town: The city that keeps on growing and growing

Capital Legacy 4 Nov 2022

President Ramaphosa appoints new Intelligence Inspector General

President Ramaphosa appoints new Intelligence Inspector General

31 Oct 2022

Freddie Terblanche, Cox Yeats new partner in the Cape Town office

People and places - behind the successful growth of Cox Yeats Attorneys

Shan Radcliffe 26 Oct 2022

Ombud Council names new chief ombud

24 Oct 2022

The Pretoria High Court judge who ruled against the publication of a report on a State Security Agency document has finally made her judgment public. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Judge makes U-turn on State Security Agency judgment

Tania Broughton 19 Oct 2022

LexisNexis CEO, Videsha Proothveerajh

No more space at the table? Make a new table - LexisNexis CEO Videsha Proothveerajh

Shan Radcliffe 17 Oct 2022

Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula has been told he must protect Intercape buses. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Mbalula must protect Intercape buses, court rules

Tania Broughton 3 Oct 2022

Free legal help for all South Africans

Free legal help for all South Africans

Helm 29 Sep 2022

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Former Lotto Commission exec's pension frozen

21 Sep 2022

Image source: Andriy Popov –

Formulation of anti-corruption agency underway

14 Sep 2022

Source: © The Citizen The hounding of a state witness by three media houses has led to the baning of the live broadcasting of the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

Journalists' behaviour leads to broadcast ban of Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

14 Sep 2022

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Winners of the 2022 African Legal Awards

7 Sep 2022

Image: Kenya's Supreme Court judges led by Chief Justice Martha Koome flanked by her deputy, Philomena Mwilu and Supreme Court judge Mohammed Ibrahim attend the final hearing day over a petition seeking to invalidate the outcome of the recent presidential election, at the Supreme Court in Nairobi, Kenya 2 September 2022. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Kenya's top court to rule on disputed presidential election

Aaron Ross 5 Sep 2022

Sandhya Ramdhany, country leader and senior legal director at Oracle Corporation SA

#WomensMonth: Don't limit yourself, lean in - Oracle's Sandhya Ramdhany

Shan Radcliffe 22 Aug 2022

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Information Regulator establishes Enforcement Committee

4 Aug 2022

Lerisha 'Lee' Naidu, new managing partner of Baker McKenzie Johannesburg

#Newsmaker: Lee Naidu, Baker McKenzie's new managing partner

Shan Radcliffe 4 Aug 2022

New digital solution helps embattled HR professionals stave off burn-out

New digital solution helps embattled HR professionals stave off burn-out

LexisNexis 3 Aug 2022

Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya

Maya officially appointed Concourt deputy chief justice

25 Jul 2022

Johan Drotschie

'Never underestimate your potential' - 80-yr-old law student

Shan Radcliffe 21 Jul 2022

Image archive: Hlaudi Motsoeneng

High Court dismisses Motsoeneng's leave to appeal application

20 Jul 2022

Image source: Getty Images

Cabinet approves draft code to transform legal sector

11 Jul 2022

A widely circulated video showed Richard Prinsloo, a teacher, being assaulted by a learner. Judge Takalani Ratshibvumo has ruled that Prinsloo can sue the education department. Illustration: Lisa Nelson

Teacher assaulted by learner given green light to sue education department

4 Jul 2022

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Marriages under Islamic law given legal status

Tania Broughton 30 Jun 2022

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to National Assembly members' questions in parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, 3 November 2022. Reuters/Esa Alexander/File Photo

Ramaphosa's future as president in question after misconduct report

Wendell Roelf and Alexander Winning 1 Dec 2022

Image source: dizanna –

Janusz Waluz granted permanent residence for parole period

29 Nov 2022

Image source: Sergey Nivens –

What is greylisting and what impact will it have on South Africa?

Gabriel Rybko and Ashlin Perumall 24 Nov 2022

Image source: Artur Szczybylo –

DIRCO warns of legalisation services scam

24 Nov 2022

Former South African president, Jacob Zuma attends a news conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, 22 October 2022. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

SCA orders Zuma back to jail after ruling medical parole unlawful

Wendell Roelf 22 Nov 2022

Image source: Allan Swart –

Criminal record expungement workshops launch in Joburg township

14 Nov 2022

Equal Education and the South African Democratic Teachers Union have taken the Western Cape Education Department to court. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Equal Education challenges new Western Cape act in court

Daniel Steyn 4 Nov 2022

Cape Town: The city that keeps on growing and growing

Cape Town: The city that keeps on growing and growing

Capital Legacy 4 Nov 2022

President Ramaphosa appoints new Intelligence Inspector General

President Ramaphosa appoints new Intelligence Inspector General

31 Oct 2022

Freddie Terblanche, Cox Yeats new partner in the Cape Town office

People and places - behind the successful growth of Cox Yeats Attorneys

Shan Radcliffe 26 Oct 2022

Ombud Council names new chief ombud

24 Oct 2022

The Pretoria High Court judge who ruled against the publication of a report on a State Security Agency document has finally made her judgment public. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Judge makes U-turn on State Security Agency judgment

Tania Broughton 19 Oct 2022

LexisNexis CEO, Videsha Proothveerajh

No more space at the table? Make a new table - LexisNexis CEO Videsha Proothveerajh

Shan Radcliffe 17 Oct 2022

Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula has been told he must protect Intercape buses. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Mbalula must protect Intercape buses, court rules

Tania Broughton 3 Oct 2022

Free legal help for all South Africans

Free legal help for all South Africans

Helm 29 Sep 2022

Image source: Bruce Rolff –

Former Lotto Commission exec's pension frozen

21 Sep 2022

Image source: Andriy Popov –

Formulation of anti-corruption agency underway

14 Sep 2022

Source: © The Citizen The hounding of a state witness by three media houses has led to the baning of the live broadcasting of the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

Journalists' behaviour leads to broadcast ban of Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

14 Sep 2022

Image source: Brad Calkins –

Winners of the 2022 African Legal Awards

7 Sep 2022

Image: Kenya's Supreme Court judges led by Chief Justice Martha Koome flanked by her deputy, Philomena Mwilu and Supreme Court judge Mohammed Ibrahim attend the final hearing day over a petition seeking to invalidate the outcome of the recent presidential election, at the Supreme Court in Nairobi, Kenya 2 September 2022. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Kenya's top court to rule on disputed presidential election

Aaron Ross 5 Sep 2022

Sandhya Ramdhany, country leader and senior legal director at Oracle Corporation SA

#WomensMonth: Don't limit yourself, lean in - Oracle's Sandhya Ramdhany

Shan Radcliffe 22 Aug 2022

Image source: Syda Productions –

Information Regulator establishes Enforcement Committee

4 Aug 2022

Lerisha 'Lee' Naidu, new managing partner of Baker McKenzie Johannesburg

#Newsmaker: Lee Naidu, Baker McKenzie's new managing partner

Shan Radcliffe 4 Aug 2022

New digital solution helps embattled HR professionals stave off burn-out

New digital solution helps embattled HR professionals stave off burn-out

LexisNexis 3 Aug 2022

Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya

Maya officially appointed Concourt deputy chief justice

25 Jul 2022

Johan Drotschie

'Never underestimate your potential' - 80-yr-old law student

Shan Radcliffe 21 Jul 2022

Image archive: Hlaudi Motsoeneng

High Court dismisses Motsoeneng's leave to appeal application

20 Jul 2022

Image source: Getty Images

Cabinet approves draft code to transform legal sector

11 Jul 2022

A widely circulated video showed Richard Prinsloo, a teacher, being assaulted by a learner. Judge Takalani Ratshibvumo has ruled that Prinsloo can sue the education department. Illustration: Lisa Nelson

Teacher assaulted by learner given green light to sue education department

4 Jul 2022

Image source: Maahid Photos from

Marriages under Islamic law given legal status

Tania Broughton 30 Jun 2022

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#YouthMonth: Young legal minds aim to be the change

Shan Radcliffe 28 Jun 2022

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Rule of law report - what is holding Africa back?

27 Jun 2022

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Govt awaits ConCourt decision on analogue switch-off date

27 Jun 2022

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Covid-19 regulations eased - but what about the workplace?

Kate Collier and Kenneth Coster 23 Jun 2022

#YouthMonth: We may be young, but we are not ignorant

#YouthMonth: We may be young, but we are not ignorant

Shan Radcliffe 23 Jun 2022

Image: Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and President Ramaphosa at the handover of the first part of the State Capture Report.

Presidency rejects judicial interference amid State Capture report delay

21 Jun 2022

#YouthMonth: Meet the young legal tech whizz being honoured by the American Bar Association

#YouthMonth: Meet the young legal tech whizz being honoured by the American Bar Association

Imran Salie 15 Jun 2022

#YouthMonth: Francis Mayebe on young people's role as societal changemakers

#YouthMonth: Francis Mayebe on young people's role as societal changemakers

Shan Radcliffe 15 Jun 2022

LexisNexis SA calls on legal professionals to weigh in on compulsory community service proposals

LexisNexis SA calls on legal professionals to weigh in on compulsory community service proposals

LexisNexis 14 Jun 2022

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane listens during a briefing at Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, 19 October 2016. Reuters/Mike Hutchings/File Photo

Public protector suspended ahead of inquiry

Bhargav Acharya 10 Jun 2022

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