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S African Cabinet approves five-year plan for NDP implementation

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Strategic Framework

Cabinet approved the five-year Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) of government on Wednesday, which would serve as the “building block towards the 2030...

Dr Rob Davies

Local beneficiation industry will create global competitive advantage – Davies

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BENEFICIATION

Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies has re-emphasised government’s commitment to the creation of a viable local minerals beneficiation industry,...

G20 Summit to focus on economic growth, implementation of decisions critical

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ECONOMY

The Group of 20 (G20) summit to be held in Australia, in November, will focus on three key areas, namely promoting strong economic growth and employment...

Companies prepare for lower BEE scores – KPMG

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EMPOWERMENT

Local companies are expecting the implementation of the revised Codes of Good Practice to result in a decrease in their black economic-empowerment (BEE)...

Barbara Creecy

Gauteng to pilot ‘transparent, open’ tender bidding model

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TENDERS

In support of Gauteng Premier David Makhura’s vision of a “radical transformation” of the provincial public sector, Gauteng MEC for Finance Barbara...

South Africa plans plain cigarette packaging by 2015 – minister

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PACKAGING

South Africa aims to force cigarette companies to sell products in plain packets by next year, despite an ongoing World Trade Organisation (WTO)...

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Parliament sitting

Daily podcast – July 23, 2014

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Suttner's View: Parliament 1994 and today

Suttner's View

Creative parenting expert Nikki Bush

Future-proof your child

AUTHOR INTERVIEW

Can we make parliament represent the people?

RAYMOND SUTTNER

Rooibos Farm

Daily podcast – July 22, 2014

PODCAST

Sanral e-toll

Daily podcast – July 21, 2014

PODCAST

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Nelson Mandela

Madiba named Newsmaker of the Year

NEWS

Union Buildings now heritage site

UNION BUILDINGS

Thamsanqa Jantjie

Mashatile apologises for interpreter

MANDELA MEMORIAL

Appeal - One day entire world in peace

TRIBUTE TO MANDELA

Mandela understood the role of business in social upliftment, sustainability – National...

TRIBUTES TO MANDELA

Mamphela Ramphela pays tribute and remembers Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (11/12/2013)

Tributes to Nelson Mandela

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Biological Weapons Convention: Confidence, the prohibition and learning from the past (July 2014)

PEACE & SECURITY

Confidence in the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) needs to be strengthened. When thinking about how to do this, hard questions must be asked about...

Honest accounts? The real causes of global poverty (July 2014)

ECONOMICS

And yet another report on how development aid to Africa serves as a mere smokescreen to cover up illicit financial flows, unfair trade policies and...

Turning public budgets towards sustainability: A guide to environmental-social budgeting (July 2014)

ENVIRONMENT

International development policy is at a crossroads. By September 2015, governments plan to adopt a Post-2015 Development Agenda – an agenda that...

Schedule of Parliament – July 21, 2014

schedule

Schedule of Parliament – July 21,...

Improving human security in Africa – review (July 2014)

PEACE & SECURITY

In 2013 the ISS was a leading source of expert analysis of African flashpoints including Mali, the Central African Republic (CAR) and...

UNAids Gap Report (July 2014)

HIV/AIDS

How do we close the gap between the people moving forward and the people being left behind? This was the question we set out to answer in the

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Playing for time in the South Sudan peace process

INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) mediation process in South Sudan hit another hurdle when talks that were meant to resume on 22 June...

Prof Raymond Suttner

The Economic Freedom Fighters’ politics of dress

RAYMOND SUTTNER

In a barren political environment, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has understood the power of symbolism, using dress to dramatise their entry into...

Financial Reporting landscape set to change in the Agricultural Sector

SAICA

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) believes that the new amendments to the agriculture standard in the International Financial...

South Africa's democracy – Some expectations then and now: a personal reflection

INSIGHT AFRICA

For many white South Africans, who were desperately seeking some sign from the National Party Government leadership that they would embrace “change”...

Africa and bilateral investment treaties: To 'BIT' or not?

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

Since the world’s first bilateral investment treaty (BIT) was signed between Germany and Pakistan in 1959, more than 3,000 BITs have been concluded between...

Avoiding victors' justice in Cote d'Ivoire

INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES

Senegal’s Minister of Justice, Sidiki Kaba, calls the interplay between politics and justice an ‘explosive relationship.’ This turbulent liaison is one...

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Property Valuation Act [No. No 17 of 2014] (Gazette 37792)

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Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act [No. 15 of 2014] (Gazette 37791)

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Housing Act: Ministerial enquiry into eviction of informal settlement community of Nomzamo (Lwandle), Cape Town: Correction (Gazette 37788 General...

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SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Adress by Deputy President, on the occassion of the official opening of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health...

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Rules Board For Courts Of Law Act, 1985 (Act No. 107 Of 1985): Amendment Of Rules Regulating The Conduct Of The Proceedings Of The Magistrates’...

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Construction Industry Development Board Act: Construction Industry Development Board: Appointments (Gazette 37771 General Notice 501)

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Housing Act (107/1997) and Bill of Rights in the Constitution” The Ministerial Enquiry Into The Eviction Of The Informal Settlement Community Of...

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South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No 84 Of 1996): National Norms And Standards For School Funding (NNSSF): Notice 475 , Gazette 37738

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Higher Education Act: Regulations: Reporting by public higher education institutions (Gazette 37726, RG 10209, Govt Notice 464)

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Tax Administration Act: Method of payment (Gazette 37690, Government Notice 415)

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Draft National Green House Gas Inventory for the Republic of South Africa: Comments invited (Gazette 37701, General Notice 391 of 2014)

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National Energy Regulator Act: Public hearing: Municipal tariff applications from municipalities for average increases above increase guideline of...

Topics

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Patent evergreening in the pharmaceutical industry

Von Seidels Attorneys

Cost of medication threatened by evergreening

Intellectual Property Law

Email leak exposes IP infringement

Intellectual Property Law

IP law secures Zulu brand

Intellectual Property Law

IPLAA raises concerns

Intellectual Property Law

GARETH HOWARD Coastal areas desperately require enhanced protection

Acts to improve marine protection

Environmental Law

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National Budget Review 2012 (4.309kb)

BUDGET

Estimates of National Expenditure 2012 (6.111kb)

BUDGET

SA: Gordhan: Address by the Minister of Finance, presenting the National Budget, in the National...

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SA: Gordhan: Medium Term Budget Policy Statement by the Minister of Finance, in the National...

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Medium Term Budget Policy Statement: Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (October 2011)

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Medium Term Budget Policy Statement: Full Document (October 2011)

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Estimates of National Expenditure 2011 (7,339kb)

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National Budget Review 2011 (2,047kb)

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SA: Gordhan: Budget speech by the Minister of Finance, in the National Assembly (23/02/2011)

BUDGET

Medium Term Budget Policy Statement: Full Document (October 2010)

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Medium Term Budget Policy Statement: Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (2,1 MB) (October...

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SA: Gordhan: Medium Term Budget Policy Statement by the South African Finance Minister, National...

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President Jacob Zuma

SA: Jacob Zuma: Address by the President of South Africa, response to the Presidency Budget Vote,...

SPEECH

DA: Dirk Stubbe: Address by Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister of State Security, during the...

SPEECH

DA: Heinrich Volmink: Address by the Democratic Alliance, Shadow Deputy Minister of Health,...

SPEECH

FF+: Dr. Pieter Mulder: Address by FF Plus leader, on President Zuma's Budget Vote Debate,...

Other

DA: Wilmot James: Address by Democratic Alliance Shadow Deputy Minister of Health, during the...

SPEECH

Cyril Ramaphosa

SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by Deputy President of South Africa, on the Occasion of the...

The Presidency

speeches page

Von Seidels Contributes to World Design Capital 2014

Von Seidels Attorneys

New Construction Regulations: 2014

SA LABOUR GUIDE

Value-added tax and the disposal of a partnership interest to the remaining partner

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Why lawmakers should consider psychological solutions

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Norton Rose Fulbright SA’s top legal graduate recruiter

Norton Rose Fulbright

'Solidarity for Ever': Can a union be held liable for damages during protest actions?

JR ATTORNEYS

Silence is golden ... or is it? A closer look at the terminability of contracts of unspecified...

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Parties in a merger should ensure that their conduct is not construed as a form of prior...

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Group companies and the avoiding of subpoenas in terms of sections 417 and 418 of Act 61 of 1973

Hogan Lovells

Bowman Gilfillan consolidates its position in Maritime Law with new Durban office

BOWMAN GILFILLAN

Substantive and procedural fairness in employment law

Minchin & Kelly Botswana

Norton Rose Fulbright appoints a tax consultant in Johannesburg

Norton Rose Fulbright

legal briefs page

Creative parenting expert Nikki Bush

Future-proof your child

AUTHOR INTERVIEW

Malaika Wa Azania discusses her book 'Memoirs of a Born Free: Reflections on the Rainbow Nation' (Part 1)

Memoirs of a Born Free: Reflections on the Rainbow Nation (Part 1)

AUTHOR INTERVIEW

Memoirs of a Born Free: Reflections on the Rainbow Nation (Part 2)

AUTHOR INTERVIEW

Best-selling author Amanda Prowse

Will you remember me?

AUTHOR INTERVIEW

Professor in Political Science Shireen Hassim

The ANC Women’s League: Sex, Politics and Gender (Part 1)

AUTHOR INTERVIEW

Prof Shireen Hassim's new book 'The ANC Women's League'

The ANC Women’s League: Sex, Politics and Gender (Part 2)

AUTHOR INTERVIEW

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Minister of Police and Another v SA Metal and Machinery (462/13) [2014] ZASCA 95

Supreme Court of Appeal

Stuart v Medshield Medical Scheme (46868/2013) [2014] ZAGPPHC 773

North Gauteng High Court

Makate v Vodacom (Pty) Limited (08/20980) [2014] ZAGPJHC 135

South Gauteng High Court

Marko Shanya vs. Trojan Truck System (Pty) Ltd [2014] (CCMA)

CCMA

Sali v National Commissioner of the South African Police Service and Others (CCT 164/13) [2014] ZACC 19

Constitutional Court

Thor obo Jezi / Algoa Bus Company [2014] 4 BALR 364 (SARPBAC)

LABOUR LAW

Universal Church of the Kingdom of God v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and others [2014] 3 BLLR 295 (LC)

CASE LAW

Matlhako and another / Shoprite (Pty) Ltd [2014] 3 BALR 243 (CCMA)

LABOUR COURT

Ngqukumba v Minister of Safety and Security and Others (CCT 87/13) [2014] ZACC 14

Constitutional Court

Fintech (Pty) Ltd v Awake Solutions (Pty) Ltd and Others (218/13) [2014] ZASCA 63

Supreme Court of Appeal

Brashville Properties 51 (Pty) Ltd v Colmant and Others (154/13) [2014] ZASCA 61

Supreme Court of Appeal

Keyter N.O. v Van Der Muelen N.O. and Another (2906/2013) [2014] ZAECGHC 28

Eastern Cape High Court, Grahamstown

case law page

COSATU: Statement by the Comgress of South African Trade Unions in North West, on NPA and the case of Moss Phakoe (24/07/2014)

STATEMENT

MSF: Statement by Doctors Without Borders, in response to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi budget vote speech (24/07/2014)

STATEMENT

BG: Statement by the Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group, pan-African legal services group, employers advised to guard against pay discrimination claims...

STATEMENT

IFPYB: Statement by Mkhuleko Hlengwa, IFP Youth Brigade, encouraged by the statements made by President Zuma during his reply to the budget debate...

STATEMENT

DA: Statement by Gavin Davis, DA Shadow Minister of Communications, DA welcomes Muthambi's decision to oppose court application (24/07/2014)

STATEMENT

SA: Statement by the Department of Mineral Resources, Minister launches drill operation for deep-water well (24/07/2014)

STATEMENT

DA: Statement by Natasha Michael, DA Shadow Minister of Public Enterprises, calls on Transnet to urgently account to Parliament over pension fund...

STATEMENT

SA: Statement by Eskom, South African electricity public utility, 264th update on the state of the power system (24/07/2014)

STATEMENT

SA: Statement by the Department of Labour, urges employers to comply with new equity laws (24/07/2014)

STATEMENT

WDM: Statement by the World Development Movement, campaigners accuse Cameron of hypocrisy on ‘Buy British food’ (24/07/2014)

STATEMENT

SA: Statement by Lungisa Mzizana, ANC Youth League RTT member, states that the SPCA should be taught how Africans value animals (24/07/2014)

STATEMENT

SA: Statement by AfriForum, civil rights organisation, on 2012/2013 Annual Reports missing on half of Provincial Departments’ websites (24/07/2014)

STATEMENT

statements page

National Budget Review 2012 (4.309kb)

BUDGET

Estimates of National Expenditure 2012 (6.111kb)

BUDGET

SA: Gordhan: Address by the Minister of Finance, presenting the National Budget, in the National...

Topic

SA: Gordhan: Medium Term Budget Policy Statement by the Minister of Finance, in the National...

Topic

Medium Term Budget Policy Statement: Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (October 2011)

Topic

Medium Term Budget Policy Statement: Full Document (October 2011)

Topic

Estimates of National Expenditure 2011 (7,339kb)

Topic

National Budget Review 2011 (2,047kb)

Topic

SA: Gordhan: Budget speech by the Minister of Finance, in the National Assembly (23/02/2011)

BUDGET

Medium Term Budget Policy Statement: Full Document (October 2010)

Topic

Medium Term Budget Policy Statement: Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (2,1 MB) (October...

Topic

SA: Gordhan: Medium Term Budget Policy Statement by the South African Finance Minister, National...

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budget info page

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