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Law of Succession

Can deceased estates inherit administrative review rights? ConCourt rules

Linda Shwana and Jamié-Lee Jacobs 1 day

Eight months after publishing its last report, the Office of the Chief Justice has finally released the new list of reserved judgments. The High Court in Pretoria had the highest number of late judgments, with 59 matters outstanding for longer than six months. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Law Practice

Hundreds of court judgments are late

Marecia Damons 2 days

How to stand out in a sea of influencers

Marketing

How to stand out in a sea of influencers

Issued by Dentsu 12 Dec 2024

African Penguins (photographed above at the Boulders penguin colony) are critically endangered. Photo: John Yeld/GroundUp

Environment & Natural Resources

Legal delays threaten survival of African Penguins, say conservation groups

John Yeld 12 Dec 2024

Image source: Sergii Gnatiuk –

Media & Entertainment Law

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

4 Dec 2024

VML won gold in the Community Core category dnd in the Sound On Please category, for Vodacom Hearing Challenge in the inaugural TikTok METAP region Ad Awards (Image supplied)

Social Media

SA agencies shine at inaugural METAP region TikTok Ad Awards

29 Nov 2024

Driving industry change in 2024

PR & Communications

Driving industry change in 2024

Issued by Dialogue PR 25 Nov 2024

Ogilvy scoops IAS Agency Credentials Award for the second year running, closely followed by Boomtown

Advertising

Ogilvy scoops IAS Agency Credentials Award for the second year running, closely followed by Boomtown

Issued by DMASA 21 Nov 2024

A protest organised by the Simunye Workers Forum in 2021. The Labour Appeal Court is to hear an appeal against a ruling that the forum be registered as a trade union. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Labour Law

Crucial court battle over future of “new” trade unions

Tania Broughton 21 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court of Appeal has slammed former judge president John Hlophe for meddling in a straightforward eviction case. Photo: Ben Bezuidenhout via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Land & Property Law

John Hlophe’s meddling in eviction matter slammed by appeal court

Tania Broughton 13 Nov 2024

Image source: Maksim Kabakou –

Corporate & Commercial Law

No appeals allowed for arbitration awards - High Court rules

Maria D’Amico 6 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Dollar slips as FX traders gird for US election outcome

Amanda Cooper 5 Nov 2024

Publishing

African publishing is being revolutionised – report explores trends in 6 countries

Tinashe Mushakavanhu 5 Nov 2024

Nutrition

GMO debate reignited as SA sets new precedent in court

Katja Hamilton 5 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Albertinah Kekana chief executive officer of RBH; Nana Phiri head corporate client groups at RMB, and Colleen Larson, chief executive officer at Business Engage.

Venture Capital

Royal Bafokeng Holdings wins big at Gender Mainstreaming Awards

5 Nov 2024

Blanshe Musinguzi won top honours. Source: AIJC

Media

Ugandan journalist Blanshe Musinguzi wins African investigative journalist of the year award

1 Nov 2024

SA top TVET labour relations officer excels in Labour Trial Advocacy training

Skills Development & Training

SA top TVET labour relations officer excels in Labour Trial Advocacy training

Issued by False Bay College 31 Oct 2024

Celebrating 15 years: A tribute to truth, tenacity, and the community behind Daily Maverick

Publishing

Celebrating 15 years: A tribute to truth, tenacity, and the community behind Daily Maverick

Issued by Daily Maverick 31 Oct 2024

Is your retail business ready for the holiday crime wave?

Security

Is your retail business ready for the holiday crime wave?

31 Oct 2024

Community health workers, supported by Nehawu, picketed outside the Labour Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Photo: Silver Sibiya/GroundUp

Labour Law & Unions

Community health workers picket outside Labour Court

Silver Sibiya 30 Oct 2024

Media

Press Council expels Independent Media for failing to obey rulings

25 Oct 2024

Branding

Soap wars: Securex packaging found too similar to Protex... again

Karabo Ledwaba 24 Oct 2024

African Penguins at Boulders Beach in Cape Town. Archive photo: Ihsaan Haffejee / GroundUp

Environment & Natural Resources

Talks on penguin litigation fail to break deadlock

John Yeld 22 Oct 2024

Using data to revolutionise customer experiences

Technology

Using data to revolutionise customer experiences

21 Oct 2024

The Legal Services Ombud has castigated the Legal Practice Council for failing to act in the public interest and worse by contributing to an injustice. Photo: Brian Turner via (CC BY 2.0)

Law Practice

Ombud lambasts Legal Practice Council

Tony Beamish 17 Oct 2024

Healthcare

Evidence-based mental health care: Measuring and monitoring for better patient outcomes

14 Oct 2024

Source: Reuters.

Financial Services

Binance executive denied bail in Nigeria money laundering case

MacDonald Dzirutwe 14 Oct 2024

Jabulani Sigege, group executive creative director – Machine and Loeries Digital jury member this year reflects on how Africa and The Middle East use technology (Image supplied)

Digital

How Africa and the Middle East utilise creativity and tech innovation to enhance lives

Jabulani Sigege 14 Oct 2024

Corporate & Commercial Law

Sibanye liable to pay damages in failed $1.2bn Brazilian mines deal

Felix Njini and Clara Denina 10 Oct 2024

For more than six weeks the Unemployment Insurance Fund online service has been down. Image: GroundUp

HR Tools & Software

After six weeks UIF online system still down

Mary-Anne Gontsana 4 Oct 2024

Legendary SA film producer Andre Scholtz of Oh Shucks fame, passes away

Film & Cinematography

Legendary SA film producer Andre Scholtz of Oh Shucks fame, passes away

2 Oct 2024

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Family Law

Declaring insolvency - legitimate or elaborate ruse to avoid paying child support?

Kaamilah Paulse 1 Oct 2024

Paddington Station Inc. bags Grand Prix Agency of the Year

PR & Communications

Paddington Station Inc. bags Grand Prix Agency of the Year

Issued by Paddington Station Inc. 30 Sep 2024

AXE unveils exciting multi-sensory experience at Comic Con Africa 2024 – with special guest Robot Boii

Events & Conferencing

AXE unveils exciting multi-sensory experience at Comic Con Africa 2024 – with special guest Robot Boii

Issued by Triple Eight 27 Sep 2024

Loeries has announced this year's international jury presidents (Image supplied)

Loeries Creative Week

Loeries 2024 announces global creative leaders jury presidents

27 Sep 2024

Celebrating our first Prism Award for the launch of Prime Hydration Energy Drink in SA

PR & Communications

Celebrating our first Prism Award for the launch of Prime Hydration Energy Drink in SA

Issued by Brand Influence 26 Sep 2024

Criminal Law

Thabo Bester and hundreds of other prisoners kept in unlawful conditions, says inspectorate

Daniel Steyn 23 Sep 2024

Prisa's 2024 Prism Award winners unveiled in Cape Town

PR & Communications

Prisa's 2024 Prism Award winners unveiled in Cape Town

22 Sep 2024

Pictured: Sunshine Shibambo. Image supplied.

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie: Sunshine Shibambo, integrated director at The Racket Club

Aa-isha Hassiem 17 Sep 2024

Striking Mister Sweet workers queued on Wednesday for food brought by supporters. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Labour Law & Unions

Premier loses court bid to end Mister Sweet strike

Kimberly Mutandiro 12 Sep 2024

2024 SA Olive Awards winners announced

Agro-processing

2024 SA Olive Awards winners announced

11 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied

Viticulture & Oenology

Standard Bank's Top 10 Chenin Blanc winners to shine at ProWine Shanghai

10 Sep 2024

NHI

From queues to convenience: how technology is making healthcare more efficient

5 Sep 2024

Diverse young talents selected for 2024 Prisms Young Voices committee

Prism Awards

Diverse young talents selected for 2024 Prisms Young Voices committee

6 Sep 2024

Media

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

Ombud Watcher Law 3 Sep 2024

Outside the Western Cape High Court, Ndifuna Ukwazi attorney Jonty Cogger speaks to applicants urgently seeking an interdict preventing PRASA from evicting them from land they have occupied for years. Photo: Sandiso Phaliso / GroundUp

Land & Property Law

Court criticises Prasa for illegal evictions

Sandiso Phaliso and Tori Newby 30 Aug 2024