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Labour Law & Unions

Zero-tolerance policy revisited: Postive cannabis test is not enough for a fair dismissal

Jacques van Wyk 11 Dec 2024

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Legislation

Deeds Registries Amendment Bill signed into law

5 Dec 2024

How distance learning online helped Jarryn Beat impostor syndrome

Distance Learning

How distance learning online helped Jarryn Beat impostor syndrome

Issued by Milpark Education 3 Dec 2024

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Agriculture

FMD control efforts continue in Eastern Cape and KZN

25 Nov 2024

Pivot to profits: Revamping South Africa’s poultry sector

Agro-processing

Pivot to profits: Revamping South Africa’s poultry sector

22 Nov 2024

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HR & Management

Real cost of a fake PhD: Accountability and consequences in the boardroom

20 Nov 2024

Community members watch as Senzo Mchunu, South African police minister, inspects outside the mineshaft where it is estimated that hundreds of illegal miners are believed to be hiding underground, after police cut off food and water as part of police operations against illegal miners, in Stilfontein. Source: Reuters/Ihsaan Haffejee

Mining

Ramaphosa calls for Zama Zama human rights to be respected

Bhargav Acharya 19 Nov 2024

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Labour Law

Icala aliboli - DUIs and why you can still be fired over a 2-year-old lie

Amandla Makhongwana and Jerry Kaapu 18 Nov 2024

Africa Tech Festival 2024 saw some pushback against the traditional beliefs around affordable connectivity.

Hardware

How our leaders are solving Africa's smartphone struggle #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 14 Nov 2024

Angela Wamola, head of GSMA for sub-Saharan Africa presents the latest GSMA report.

Telecoms & Networks

GSMA report spotlights Africa’s ‘billion strong digital divide’

Lindsey Schutters 12 Nov 2024

Workers on strike at Premier’s Mister Sweet factory picketed outside the Department of Labour’s office in Germiston last month to demand a report following an inspection by an official. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Occupational Health & Safety

Injured Mister Sweet workers yet to be compensated

Kimberly Mutandiro 11 Nov 2024

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Consumer Law

Didn't understand the investment policy fine print? New ruling offers no sympathy

Karin MacKenzie 8 Nov 2024

Electric vehicles in Africa: what’s needed to grow the sector

Logistics & Transport

Electric vehicles in Africa: what’s needed to grow the sector

MJ (Thinus) Booysen and Joubert Van Eeden 8 Nov 2024

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Labour Law & Unions

Is AI guilty of unfairly discriminating against certain job applicants?

Mehnaaz Bux, Karl Blom, Caitlin Leahy, and Daniel Philipps 5 Nov 2024

SA bets on Africa-China partnerships to offset global trade disruptions

Logistics & Transport

SA bets on Africa-China partnerships to offset global trade disruptions

Libby George 1 Nov 2024

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Law of Succession

Under the influence: Court rules on case questioning free will in inheritance dispute

Karel Kogler 25 Oct 2024

Agro-processing

Sapa calls for VAT-free chicken to boost food security

25 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

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Law of Succession

Law of succession: ConCourt extends definition of 'spouse' to include life partners

Leanne Berriman 23 Oct 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Applying the ‘but-for’ test when determining appropriate D&O insurance coverage

Jean-Paul Rudd 22 Oct 2024

SA mulls tax rebates, subsidies to boost local EV industry

Fuel & Energy

SA mulls tax rebates, subsidies to boost local EV industry

18 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

Labour Law

10-step guide to dealing with bullying in the workplace

Sibusiso Dube 17 Oct 2024

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Public Liability & Personal Injury

Court considerations in traditional healer's battle for income in personal injury claim

Mpumelelo Ndlela 15 Oct 2024

27 years of fuelling township talent: Andani.Africa celebrates TotalEnergies and Buskaid partnership

ESG

27 years of fuelling township talent: Andani.Africa celebrates TotalEnergies and Buskaid partnership

Issued by Andani Africa 11 Oct 2024

News24 names Jerusha Raath as its new publisher

Publishing

News24 names Jerusha Raath as its new publisher

Paul Herman, Issued by Media24 7 Oct 2024

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Labour Law

Directors appealing removal by the board - your 20 days starts now

Nicola Mullineux and Emma Meyer 4 Oct 2024

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

Forum to address Vaal River pollution

2 Oct 2024

Shaping skills for the supply chain today and tomorrow

Supply Chain

Shaping skills for the supply chain today and tomorrow

Thamsanqa Ndlovu and Andile Luke, Issued by Unitrans 1 Oct 2024

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HR & Management

11 points to consider when developing an employee share ownership plan

Shaun Smit and Bruce Hunt 30 Sep 2024

How effective onboarding enhances new employee success

HR & Management

How effective onboarding enhances new employee success

18 Sep 2024

VML’s Future Shopper Report 2024: a global snapshot of the modern shopper

Trends

VML’s Future Shopper Report 2024: a global snapshot of the modern shopper

18 Sep 2024

Sars increases customs duties: What it means for your online retail orders

Regulatory

Sars increases customs duties: What it means for your online retail orders

Chetan Vanmali, Yael Shafrir, Emily Gammon, Sidrah Suliman, Lauren Jimmy & Danica Jonker 17 Sep 2024

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Labour Law

Contracted out: Who is obligated to pay employee salaries?

Darcy du Toit 11 Sep 2024

Adapt or perish – The uncomfortable truth employers and employees must face: Unpopular opinion by a CCO

Advertising

Adapt or perish – The uncomfortable truth employers and employees must face: Unpopular opinion by a CCO

Issued by Wetpaint Advertising 4 Sep 2024

Source: Standard Bank Group. Kenny Fihla, the new CEO of Standard Bank South Africa.

Banking

Kenny Fihla takes on dual roles in Standard Bank’s executive reshuffle

2 Sep 2024

Daily Maverick's co-founder Branko Brkic to step down as editor-in-chief

Media

Daily Maverick's co-founder Branko Brkic to step down as editor-in-chief

30 Aug 2024

Source: Gary Moore, senior consultant at the Free Market Foundation.

Banking

Banks Act gives Prudential Authority unconstitutional powers over banks

Gary Moore 26 Aug 2024

Gender equality no longer just an ideal – it’s a strategy for business growth

SMEs

Gender equality no longer just an ideal – it’s a strategy for business growth

Gugu Mjadu, Issued by Business Partners Limited 26 Aug 2024

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Public Liability & Personal Injury

Disclaimer vs liability claim: Court rules on school's duty of care

Emma Meyer and Pierre Le Roux 20 Aug 2024

Zolani Matthews has been fired as group CEO of Prasa. (Photo supplied by Prasa)

Labour Law

Prasa’s hiring and firing of CEO has cost R15m and counting

Tania Broughton 19 Aug 2024

Another Chinese automaker enters SA market: GAC Motors launches locally

Dealers

Another Chinese automaker enters SA market: GAC Motors launches locally

16 Aug 2024

The CCMA has dismissed a claim for unfair dismissal by a former Dis-Chem employee with cancer. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

Labour Law & Unions

In sickness and in health: What can workers expect from their employer if they are too sick to work?

Tania Broughton and GroundUp Staff 14 Aug 2024

Shein to open pop-up store in South Africa to woo more shoppers

Fashion & Homeware

Shein to open pop-up store in South Africa to woo more shoppers

Nqobile Dludla 25 Jul 2024

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Management & Leadership

Prasa board reinstates Zolani Matthews

25 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