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Zuma threatens legal action should ANC not reinstate his membership 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     8th January 2025 Former African National Congress President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday threatened legal action against the party if it doesn’t reinstate his membership... 

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AfriForum welcomes court ruling on matric results publication, IR says barring orders still stand 

8th January 2025 AfriForum has welcomed a Pretoria High Court ruling that allows the publication of the 2024 matric results in newspapers, rejecting the urgent... 

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Ramaphosa says ANC commits to renewal, rebuilding as it celebrates 113th anniversary 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     Updated 7 hours ago In celebrating the African National Congress’s 113th anniversary, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the party is determined to work to rebuild... 

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Germany’s genocide in Namibia: deal between the two governments falls short of delivering justice

8th January 2025 In early December 2024 the German and Namibian governments concluded negotiations over a joint declaration recognising the genocide committed by... 

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Keeping the spotlight on Africa’s child soldiers

8th January 2025 As violence and instability rise, African countries must reaffirm their commitment to protecting children and support DDR initiatives. Roughly 21... 

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African Climate Politics and Multilateralism: Domestic Factors and Cross-Country Variation in Climate Ambitions

7th January 2025 This article explores what domestic factors contribute to the variation in climate policy ambition levels among sub–Saharan Africa countries. Abstract 

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FUL December Newsletter – Major events relating to the judiciary and the rule of law

6th January 2025 This briefing note seeks to provide a short overview of significant events in the preceding month, relating to Freedom Under Law’s work on the... 

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Basic Education committee chair concerned about court matters regarding publication of Matric results

Updated 5 hours ago The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education Chairperson, Ms Joy Maimela, today expressed her deep concern about the court action regarding the... 

Information Regulators reaction to Matric results court decision

Information Regulators reaction to Matric results court decision

Updated 5 hours ago The Information Regulator (Regulator) notes the decision by Judge Ronel Tolmay to strike off the roll the application brought on an urgent basis by... 

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Welcome, President Ramaphosa, to the ‘one city that works’

Updated 5 hours ago In the wake of the fire at Parliament in January 2022, President Ramaphosa thanked the City of Cape Town for its swift response and support, saying... 

Stilfontein is a humanitarian crisis and human rights issue that requires immediate action

Updated 6 hours ago The GOOD Party condemns the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Stilfontein. The mine saga has dragged on for over 3 months and it is estimated that... 

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The Rights of Gamete Donors in Artificial Fertilisation

8th January 2025 In South Africa, the legal landscape surrounding artificial fertilization and gamete donation is primarily governed by the Children’s Act 38 of... 

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Workplace Mediation: A New Era in Conflict Resolution

7th January 2025 In the modern workplace, where collaboration and teamwork are paramount, unresolved conflicts can erode relationships, hamper productivity, and... 

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Generous Xmas gifts and donations can trigger tax obligations

7th January 2025 Not to dampen anyone’s excitement, but the more than generous Christmas gift you received in the form of a large sum of money, shares or a new set... 

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Webber Wentzel welcomes the next generation of legal talent

7th January 2025 Webber Wentzel, committed to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of excellence, is proud to welcome its newest cohort of 55 candidate... 

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