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Source: © 123rf The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies’ third draft of the White Paper on Audio and Audio-Visual Media Services and Online Safety proposes a sweeping redefinition of what counts as “media".

Media

Proposed regulations redefine media, reshapes how brands track narratives

2 days

Source: Supplied. An architect’s impression of the apartment blocks that were to be called 75 Victoria that collapsed during construction.

Construction & Engineering

George building collapse: Tribunal finds engineer who signed off plans guilty on five charges

25 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

Taxation & Regulation

South Africa's parliament passes last major budget bill

Nellie Peyton and Kopano Gumbi 24 Jul 2025

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IP Law

#Trademark: Who owns the IP – the brand or influencer?

Amani Patel 23 Jul 2025

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Facilities & Property Management

Break into the property market in 2025: Your blueprint to successful renting

Paul Stevens 23 Jul 2025

Source: @jsteenhuisen/X. Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), John Steenhuisen.

Finance

DA to back Appropriation Bill amid accountability demands

23 Jul 2025

Construction & Engineering

New Bill aims to overhaul South Africa’s building regulations

22 Jul 2025

R44bn: The big bucks of hunting tourism

Tourism

R44bn: The big bucks of hunting tourism

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 18 Jul 2025

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Labour Law & Unions

Court upholds foreign national's right to fair labour practice, expired visa and all

Nivaani Moodley, Jamie Jacobs and Bianca Rutherfoord-Jones 17 Jul 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Legal risks of AI: Why your business needs a workplace policy

Johnny Davis, Ahmed Dhupli and Simangaliso Sithole 17 Jul 2025

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ESG & Sustainability

2025 update: Navigating ESG disclosure changes in SA

Kent Davis and Paula-Ann Novotny 17 Jul 2025

How will AI shape African film storytelling

Film & Cinematography

How will AI shape African film storytelling

Mfundo Ntsibande 16 Jul 2025

Hunger on campus: Confronting food insecurity at SA universities during Mandela Month

Higher Education

Hunger on campus: Confronting food insecurity at SA universities during Mandela Month

Dr Kgadi Mathabathe, Issued by University of Pretoria 15 Jul 2025

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Finance

Bessent no-show, Brics tensions set to cast shadow over Durban G20 meeting

Colleen Goko and Kopano Gumbi 15 Jul 2025

Primary & Secondary Education

Basic Education to set up advisory body

11 Jul 2025

Livelihoods first in communal grazing restoration project

Agriculture

Livelihoods first in communal grazing restoration project

10 Jul 2025

#WPRD2025 | Ogilvy PR & Influence's MD, Samantha Presbury on PR in Africa

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | Ogilvy PR & Influence's MD, Samantha Presbury on PR in Africa

Robin Fredericks 14 Jul 2025

The 2025 Global Report on Food Crises sounds the alarm

Food, Water & Energy Security

The 2025 Global Report on Food Crises sounds the alarm

Andy Du Plessis, Issued by FoodForward SA 8 Jul 2025

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Agriculture

Agri Dept focuses on biosecurity, trade and farmer aid in new budget

8 Jul 2025

Health & Social Welfare

Sassa clears up social grant suspension claims

8 Jul 2025

24 years of trusted labour law guidance: Join Juta’s 2025 seminar series across SA

Labour Law

24 years of trusted labour law guidance: Join Juta’s 2025 seminar series across SA

Issued by Juta and Company 4 Jul 2025

Reflections on World Press Freedom Day amid rising online attacks on journalists

Media

Reflections on World Press Freedom Day amid rising online attacks on journalists

Issued by Media Development and Diversity Agency 3 Jul 2025

SME confidence rises in 2025, challenges remain

SMEs

SME confidence rises in 2025, challenges remain

3 Jul 2025

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Legislation & Regulation

Legislative compliance: How retailers can reach net zero

Emily Gammon and Paula-Ann Novotny 2 Jul 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

Protecting penguins: New offshore regulations open for comment

1 Jul 2025

Lara Horne, candidate attorney at Herold Gie

Law Practice

#YouthMonth: Every child has the right to dignity and protection - Lara Horne, Herold Gie Attorneys

Shan Radcliffe 30 Jun 2025

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Law Practice

#YouthMonth: Baker McKenzie candidate attorneys’ shared pursuit of justice and progress

Shan Radcliffe 30 Jun 2025

Magogodi Litlhakanyane, candidate attorney at Bowmans

Law Practice

#YouthMonth: Leaders of tomorrow are catalysts of change today - Magogodi Litlhakanyane, Bowmans

Shan Radcliffe 30 Jun 2025

Onela Onthatile Moseane, Candidate Attorney, Spoor and Fisher

Law Practice

#YouthMonth: Onela Onthatile Moseane - from moot court to candidate attorney at Spoor & Fisher

Shan Radcliffe 27 Jun 2025

New plant breeders’ rights law takes effect in SA

Agriculture

New plant breeders’ rights law takes effect in SA

26 Jun 2025

Petco’s efforts saved 76,000m³ of South Africa’s scarce landfill space in 2024. Image supplied.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

How Petco saved 76,000m³ of recyclable packaging in 2024

26 Jun 2025

Minister Barbara Creecy outlines SA’s rail, logistics and transport recovery plan

Logistics & Transport

Minister Barbara Creecy outlines SA’s rail, logistics and transport recovery plan

Robin Fredericks 26 Jun 2025

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Construction & Engineering

Tragedy strikes Durban construction site: One dead, four injured in structural collapse

25 Jun 2025

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Law Practice

#YouthMonth: Bowmans' Lebohang Ramokonopi - encouraging accountability and civic responsibility

Shan Radcliffe 24 Jun 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

10 more black rhinos translocated from SA to Mozambique

20 Jun 2025

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Primary & Secondary Education

Principals and parents' guide to school fees and payment obligations

Ashleigh Laurent 19 Jun 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

WC declares Haarwegskloof Renosterveld Reserve a protected area

19 Jun 2025

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Employment Equity

Beyond the B-BBEE scorecard: Employment equity requires real change, not just compliance

Suran Moodley and Boudine Henningse 19 Jun 2025

SME compliance in SA: What every small business should know

Entrepreneurship

SME compliance in SA: What every small business should know

19 Jun 2025

Property

Investing in South African commercial property: Top tips for 2025

19 Jun 2025

From code to contract: Revolutionising commercial law with smart contracts

Corporate & Commercial Law

From code to contract: Revolutionising commercial law with smart contracts

Jason Goodison and Kyle Mertsch, Issued by Cox Yeats 17 Jun 2025

Anelisa Zungu, candidate attorney at Herold Gie Attorneys

Law Practice

#YouthMonth: 'Change happens when young people believe their voices matter' - Anelisa Zungu

Shan Radcliffe 13 Jun 2025

#YouthMonth: Lesedi Lehasa, a trade quality specialist, is shaping SAB's quality standards

Design & Manufacturing

#YouthMonth: Lesedi Lehasa, a trade quality specialist, is shaping SAB's quality standards

Evan-Lee Courie 13 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Taxation & Regulation

South African budget law passes after months of delay

Alessandro Parodi and Sfundo Parakozov 12 Jun 2025

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Climate Change

Cape Town unites with world coastal regions to tackle sea rise

13 Jun 2025

Legislation & Regulation

Why South African animal welfare laws need an urgent overhaul

Charan Saunders 12 Jun 2025

In South African law, gig workers, such as Checkers Sixty60 drivers, are classified as “independent contractors” with limited labour protections or benefits. Photo: Tariro Washinyira / GroundUp

Employee Wellness

South African law is failing gig workers

Nick Fabré 10 Jun 2025

Labour Law & Unions

Deeming provision: 'Indefinite' employment does not mean 'permanent' employment

Lucinda Alfonica and Donne Nieman 9 Jun 2025