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Blind and visually impaired people have the right to convert protected works to accessible formats without having to obtain permission, the Constitutional Court has ruled. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

IP Law

Blind people can access copyrighted works, rules Concourt - again

Tania Broughton 17 Dec 2024

Deadline looms for spaza shop registration

Informal Retailing

Deadline looms for spaza shop registration

11 Dec 2024

How excessive government controls harm employees and processes

Accounting & Auditing

How excessive government controls harm employees and processes

Walter Bhengu, Issued by SAICA 6 Dec 2024

The SAFARI-1 research reactor in Pelindaba is a key part of SA's nuclear dominance

Nuclear Power

Nuclear takes centre stage of SA development plans

Lindsey Schutters 5 Dec 2024

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Media & Entertainment Law

Revenge porn ruling highlights legal recourse for victims and repercussions for distributors

4 Dec 2024

Source: Photo by Derrick Sumpter Jr on Unsplash.

Healthcare

Nationwide crackdown: 200,000 spaza shops targeted in urgent health safety audit

Katja Hamilton 29 Nov 2024

December's film lineup: thrillers, love stories, and live theatre at your fingertips

Film

December's film lineup: thrillers, love stories, and live theatre at your fingertips

Daniel Dercksen 28 Nov 2024

Healthcare

Tragedy strikes WHO Africa: Leadership transition uncertain

Katja Hamilton 28 Nov 2024

Protest at Cape Town primary school over vacant teaching posts

Primary & Secondary Education

Protest at Cape Town primary school over vacant teaching posts

Sandiso Phaliso 27 Nov 2024

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Legislation

Rica Amendment Bill referred to National Assembly

22 Nov 2024

Early childhood development groups picket for increased funding

Early Childhood Development

Early childhood development groups picket for increased funding

Silver Sibiya 21 Nov 2024

Everything minister Malatsi said at #AfricaTechFestival

Technology

Everything minister Malatsi said at #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 13 Nov 2024

Malatsi follows through on DA policy plans in withdrawal of SABC Bill

ICT

Malatsi follows through on DA policy plans in withdrawal of SABC Bill

Lindsey Schutters 11 Nov 2024

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Youth Employment

Young leaders encouraged to apply for NYDA Board positions

7 Nov 2024

The new Act could see a proliferation of oil rigs along South African shores.

Coal, Oil & Gas

New Act swings energy balance in favour of Mantashe policy

Lindsey Schutters 1 Nov 2024

Parliament questions State Digital Infrastructure Company

Telecoms & Networks

Parliament questions State Digital Infrastructure Company

Lindsey Schutters 31 Oct 2024

Teacher posts: Western Cape education department quizzed in Parliament

Primary & Secondary Education

Teacher posts: Western Cape education department quizzed in Parliament

Tori Newby 30 Oct 2024

Throwback Cinema continues in November with new film releases

Film

Throwback Cinema continues in November with new film releases

Daniel Dercksen 29 Oct 2024

MTBPS: Godongwana urged to back EV shift with renewable-powered charging infrastructure

Fuel & Energy

MTBPS: Godongwana urged to back EV shift with renewable-powered charging infrastructure

29 Oct 2024

Source: © Central News Finance Minister Godongwana will present the MTBPS on Thursday, 30 October, at 2 pm

Markets & Investment

The 2024 #MTBPS and other critical factors that could influence the market

Andre Cilliers 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

The minister and deputy minister of minerals and petroleum resources addressed the media at Africa Oil Week 2024.

Coal, Oil & Gas

Mantashe publishes Petroleum Products Bill for public comment

Lindsey Schutters 22 Oct 2024

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Children call for inclusion of their issues in the National Strategic Plan on GBVF

21 Oct 2024

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Legislation

Ramaphosa refers Bills impacting the creative industry to ConCourt

16 Oct 2024

TCB: Taking care of the circular economy

Circular Economy & Waste Management

TCB: Taking care of the circular economy

Issued by Soapbox Communications 15 Oct 2024

The Minister and Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources were both in attendance at the AOW press conference

Energy

Mantashe readies SANPC Bill for parliament

Lindsey Schutters 14 Oct 2024

Source: @PresidencyZA

Finance

Mourning Tito Mboweni: South Africa loses a financial leader

13 Oct 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

Nelson Mandela Foundation names Dr Naledi Pandor as new chair

Management & Leadership

Nelson Mandela Foundation names Dr Naledi Pandor as new chair

23 Sep 2024

Basic Education ready for 2024 matric examinations

Primary & Secondary Education

Basic Education ready for 2024 matric examinations

19 Sep 2024

A view of the Constitutional Court.

Legislation

ConCourt grants extension to GNU for Marriage Act amendment

Lindsey Schutters 19 Sep 2024

Primary & Secondary Education

SAPA 2024 discusses future of South African education

16 Sep 2024

Cutting of 2,400 teacher posts questioned in Western Cape Parliament

Primary & Secondary Education

Cutting of 2,400 teacher posts questioned in Western Cape Parliament

Tori Newby 13 Sep 2024

Parliament heard the Special Investigating Unit’s head advocate last week testify about medico-legal fraud. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Medical Law

SIU takes aim at ballooning dodgy medical litigation that is costing the government billions

Sandiso Phaliso 13 Sep 2024

The DCDT under Malatsi's guidance is seeking to improve SA's digital infrastructure

Telecoms & Networks

Malatsi opens nominations for Sentech board

Lindsey Schutters 10 Sep 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government remains committed to creating a Sovereign Wealth Fund.

Finance

Government committed to Sovereign Wealth

30 Aug 2024

Source: Cheree Dyers, chief executive officer at Prescient Investment Management.

Finance

Reflecting on Women's Month: Why do women get a whole month?

Cheree Dyers 30 Aug 2024

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Food, Water & Energy Security

Public-private partnership to tackle water crisis - Mashatile

28 Aug 2024

PR & Communications

Miss Universe Nigeria: When seizing the moment turns into a PR nightmare

Tlhogi Ngwato 26 Aug 2024

Key trends and challenges for SA SMEs in late August 2024

Entrepreneurship

Key trends and challenges for SA SMEs in late August 2024

19 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

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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

Source: Supplied. Prof Lucy Gilson, the head of UCT’s Health Policy and Systems Division, was co-awarded the prestigious Virchow Prize in Germany.

Healthcare

UCT academic scoops prestigious global health award

30 Jul 2024

Sapa issues statement on proposed VAT exemption for chicken

FMCG

Sapa issues statement on proposed VAT exemption for chicken

29 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

President Cyril Ramaphosa is leaning hard on infrastructure as the route to SA's prosperity.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Ramaphosa puts infrastructure at centre of GNU

Lindsey Schutters 23 Jul 2024

Hundreds of workers who had been working on month-to-month Expanded Public Works Programme contracts marched to the Durban City Hall on Friday in protest against their contracts not being renewed at month-end. Photo: Tsoanelo Sefoloko / GroundUp

Labour Law & Unions

Hundreds of Public Works workers march against termination of contracts

Tsoanelo Sefoloko 22 Jul 2024

Minister Solomon Malatsi has been busy laying the foundation for ICT policy reform

Telecoms & Networks

Malatsi’s digital vision for SA blends DA and ANC ideals

Lindsey Schutters 22 Jul 2024