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Overstrand Municipality faces water crisis amidst severe storm fallout

2 days ago

Over 20 schools in Western Cape closed after severe storm

Over 20 schools in Western Cape closed after severe storm

27 Sep 2023

The importance of environmental impairment insurance

The importance of environmental impairment insurance

Sanele Shabalala, Issued by Milpark Education 22 Aug 2023

A man who spent 813 days in prison as a result of a wrongful arrest has successfully claimed damages from the police. Illustration: Lisa Nelson | GroundUp

Victim of wrongful arrest gets R2.6m from Minister of Police

Tania Broughton 19 Sep 2023

Can companies exclude liability through contractual clauses?

Can companies exclude liability through contractual clauses?

Issued by Cox Yeats 4 Jul 2023

How to protect brand suitability and likeability in the age of AI-generated content

Jorge Palacios, Issued by Invibes Advertising 5 Sep 2023

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Contracts: Signed and sealed... with an emoji?

Nicolene Schoeman-Louw 1 Sep 2023

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Extended notice periods: Do you have to honour them?

Justin Hattingh 30 Aug 2023

SMEs should not neglect cyber security. Source: Christina @ wocintechchat.com/Unsplash

Cybersecurity is for all businesses, even SMEs

Ignus de Villiers 23 Aug 2023

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Govt pays out more than R330m to Marikana victims

21 Aug 2023

Navigating the complexities of assumption of risk in personal injury claims: A guide for victims

Navigating the complexities of assumption of risk in personal injury claims: A guide for victims

Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by ESBO 17 Aug 2023

Domestic workers marched to the Union Buildings in Tshwane to demand workplace compensation for injuries or death and better working conditions. Photos: Kimberly Mutandiro | GroundUp

Domestic workers battle with workplace compensation despite landmark ruling in 2020

Kimberly Mutandiro 8 Aug 2023

Source: Twitter/@i_likebrandon

Violence escalates amid ongoing Cape Metropole taxi strike, affecting emergency response

Katja Hamilton 8 Aug 2023

The top 5 consequences of content piracy in the entertainment industry

The top 5 consequences of content piracy in the entertainment industry

Issued by MultiChoice 3 Aug 2023

Methane gas identified as cause of Joburg CBD explosion

Methane gas identified as cause of Joburg CBD explosion

3 Aug 2023

CoJ engineers identify 3 potential causes of Joburg CBD explosion

CoJ engineers identify 3 potential causes of Joburg CBD explosion

21 Jul 2023

Leveraging technology and innovation to address climate change risks

Leveraging technology and innovation to address climate change risks

Gregor Pecnik, Issued by ESG Africa Conference 20 Jul 2023

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Repair vs improvement: Why it matters to Sars

Graeme Palmer 18 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf Roan Mackintosh, MD - Africa at Incubeta, re-visits his 2023 BizTrends predictions

#BizTrends: 6 pitfalls tripping up your digital marketing plans

Roan Mackintosh 18 Jul 2023

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Avoid employee fraud litigation by employing thorough background checks

Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Mbali Nkosi, Bianca Rutherfoord-Jones & Lutendo Raulinga 22 Jun 2023

A High Court judge has rejected a man’s attempt to get back support he paid for a child who turned out not to be his. Photo: Brian Turner via (CC BY 2.0)

No legal duty to disclose an extra-marital affair, says judge

Tania Broughton 21 Jun 2023

Why has SA's education not been improved by tech?

Why has SA's education not been improved by tech?

Glenn Du Toit 12 Jun 2023

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Cameroon to start building railway to disputed iron ore project in August

Amindeh Blaise Atabong 8 Jun 2023

5 financial mistakes to avoid when managing your side hustle

5 financial mistakes to avoid when managing your side hustle

Michelle Austin 1 Jun 2023

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Auditor and compliance officer cleared, insurers to pay costs

Jean-Paul Rudd 18 May 2023

Load shedding and liability: Are you at fault for accidents at traffic lights?

Load shedding and liability: Are you at fault for accidents at traffic lights?

12 May 2023

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Ed Sheeran victorious after copyright dispute fails to get it on

Jani Cronjé and Jared de Canha 11 May 2023

Source: @RSASIU Twitter. Advocate Hassan Ebrahim Kajee.

Hawks arrest advocate Kajee

5 Apr 2023

Smart ways to boost your immunity

Smart ways to boost your immunity

Issued by Intercare 3 Apr 2023

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Why professional indemnity insurance is vital in today's litigious landscape

Jean-Paul Rudd 30 Mar 2023

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Upkeep of patents: Renewals, amendments and enforcement

Patrick O'Brien and Jonathan Whittaker 29 Mar 2023

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Under the influencer: Trade mark and copyright infringement

Amani Patel 23 Mar 2023

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How to ensure due diligence when AI is making the decisions

Ian Jacobsberg 20 Mar 2023

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Can you claim sexual harassment when mixing work and pleasure?

Bradley Workman-Davies 14 Mar 2023

How SA's new state of disaster could affect construction contracting

How SA's new state of disaster could affect construction contracting

Natalie Reyneke 13 Mar 2023

A fire above Lakeside, Cape Town, was swiftly extinguished on 16 January after the City dispatched several helicopters and numerous firefighters. The quick response ensured the fire didn’t cause major damage. (GroundUp)

Climate change almost doubles the risk of wildfires in Cape Town, study shows

Steve Kretzmann 7 Mar 2023

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Gender empowerment and the consequences of EEA non-compliance

Pamela Stein & Jamie Jacobs 7 Mar 2023

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Voetstoots and property defects: What you should know before signing an agreement

Matome Matsheta and Thokozani Khumalo 6 Mar 2023

2023 trends that could affect car insurance

2023 trends that could affect car insurance

Issued by Irvine Partners 3 Mar 2023

ChatGPT and copyright in South Africa: What you need to know

ChatGPT and copyright in South Africa: What you need to know

Carla Collett 2 Mar 2023

Cogta relief teams preparing for Cyclone Freddy

Cogta relief teams preparing for Cyclone Freddy

23 Feb 2023

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The Daily Maverick has reported that Daily News editor, Ayanda Mdluli, and Independent Online editor Lance Witten have unconditionally retract the article and apologise to Daily Maverick and its editor Branko Brkic for the harm that was occasioned through the publication of Mr Modiba’s unlawful and defamatory allegations”

IOL apology to Daily Maverick and its editor

23 Feb 2023

Eastern Cape floods cause R4.5bn infrastructure damage

Eastern Cape floods cause R4.5bn infrastructure damage

21 Feb 2023

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Insurer liable to pay claim on equitable grounds

Jean-Paul Rudd 17 Feb 2023

The message in a bottle shape - container trade mark disputes

The message in a bottle shape - container trade mark disputes

Pieter Delport and Juli Hopf 13 Feb 2023

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Legalities of owning a tiger in SA

Shan Radcliffe 7 Feb 2023

An overview of the Niger delta where signs of oil spills can be seen in the water in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 1 August 2018. Reuters/Ron Bousso/File Photo

Nigerian communities file damages claim against Shell in London court

MacDonald Dzirutwe 2 Feb 2023

Nicolene Schoeman-Louw is a Dispute Resolution and Commercial Specialist at SchoemanLaw Inc.

Unpacking the 'contempt of court' process

Nicolene Schoeman-Louw 1 Feb 2023

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Stubborn insurer to pay for claim and court costs

Jean-Paul Rudd 26 Jan 2023

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