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latest news & developmentsIs Ngcukaitobi being set up against black empowerment?
The Bar will invoke the cab-rank rule, which generally requires counsel to accept a brief in a field where they practise, even when they dislike the client or cause. Yet the rule…
Black Business Council accuses top law firms of resisting transformation over Legal Sector Code challenge
A legal battle over South Africa’s Legal Sector Code has reignited debate over transformation, ownership targets and procurement rules in the legal profession
Prasa forensic probe into multibillion rand project finds governance weaknesses
Investigation by law firm Webber Wentzel finds no wrongdoing by black-owned YNF Engineering
South African banks scramble as cybercriminals up the ante
Cyber thefts attacking banks in ever new ways is a global problem that targets unsuspecting personal bank account holders
A strong South Africa Al plan could protect economy – and people
The technology has huge implications for the country and the world. Experts say if South Africa fails to prepare, it will be preparing to fail
More to be done before SA makes its great grey list escape
According to the treasury, the country’s authorities still need to fulfil 17 tasks in its 22-point plan This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your…
Will ChatGPT power or inflict pain on the economy?
There are positives and negatives to the AI revolution, but African states first need reliable power and connectivity to reap the benefits
Ster-Kinekor escapes liquidation, thanks to investment
The R250 million transaction involved dealing with the cinema group’s debt, as well as the purchase of 100% of its shares by UK and local firms
Long-awaited legislation seeks to strengthen SA’s environmental regime
National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act introduce new offences, increase quantum of fines, extend enforcement powers to municipal managers
Once empowered, always empowered: Does the mining charter judgment rule out transformation?
Given the slow pace of change in mining and other sectors, some analysts have raised concerns that the ruling will cause empowerment efforts to unravel
Anglo American wins extension to respond to Zambian mine lead poisoning case
Claimants allege corporate human rights abuses that resulted in lead poisoning among children and women in Kabwe
Freedom Under Law sends letter of demand to JSC on suspending Hlophe
The letter follows the commission’s insistence that the embattled Western Cape judge president will partake in this week’s interviews of candidates
Mining industry calls for investment during Indaba
Despite the depressed economic environment, the mining industry contributed billions of rands to the economy last year, and can continue to do so if it focuses on environmental,…
Pulane Kingston, a patron of Africa’s art
Nkgopoleng Moloi spoke to art collector Pulane Kingston ahead of the FNB Joburg Art Fair.
Struggle lawyer led the charge
Michael Richman’s career was closely linked with those who suffered the injustices of apartheid