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Balobedu Queenship: South Africa’s only legally recognised Queenship 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     13th December 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has legally recognised Princess Masalanabo Modjadji VII as the Queen of the Balobedu Queenship, in terms of the... 

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President Cyril Ramaphosa and Princess Masalanabo Modjadji VII
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South Africa shifts to FDI outflows in third quarter, central bank says 

By: Reuters     13th December 2024 South Africa recorded foreign direct investment outflows of 3.2-billion rand ($179.87-million) in the third quarter, compared to inflows of... 

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SABS denies allegations of corruption, mismanagement 

By: Darren Parker     13th December 2024 The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has denied a series of allegations of longstanding and ongoing corruption and mismanagement. In an... 

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Sierra Leone’s China relations block targeted action against illegal fishing

2nd December 2024 For nearly four decades, illegal foreign-owned fleets have devastated Sierra Leone’s once sustainable fisheries industry. Sierra Leone’s 400 km... 

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Introducing the all new Chapter Nine Anti-Corruption Commission - Ch9ACC

2nd December 2024 Accountability Now has welcomed the introduction of the bill the presages the setting up of a new Chapter Nine Anti-Corruption Commission. The... 

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

29th November 2024 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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A Closer Look at South Africa’s Approach to Climate Change and the G20

29th November 2024 Both COP28 and the G20 committed to triple renewables but where is the money going to come from? Climate change is particularly important for South... 

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 Climate Action Support 2024

Climate Action Support 2024

18th November 2024 The Outcome of the First Global Stocktake at COP28, known as the UAE Consensus, emphasised the urgent need to enhance climate ambition, and called... 

 Accelerating an Equitable Transition: Policy Guidelines for Impact

Accelerating an Equitable Transition: Policy Guidelines for Impact

15th November 2024 As record temperatures and worsening climate impacts unfold worldwide, the need for a green transition has never been more pressing. But, if... 

 Enabling global trade in renewable hydrogen and derivative commodities

Enabling global trade in renewable hydrogen and derivative commodities

15th November 2024 This IRENA-WTO joint publication explores the critical role of sound and coherent strategies in promoting renewable hydrogen and the... 

People in a Changing Climate: From Vulnerability to Action - Insights from World Bank Group Country Climate and Development Reports covering 72 economies

People in a Changing Climate: From Vulnerability to Action - Insights from World Bank Group Country Climate and Development Reports covering 72 economies

13th November 2024 This report is structured into three main parts, covering both new content and confirming key conclusions of the first two summary reports. First,... 

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AfriForum prepares legal action should the ANC ratify Expropriation Bill

AfriForum prepares legal action should the ANC ratify Expropriation Bill

5th December 2024 The civil rights organisation AfriForum has made it clear to the ANC that the organisation will launch substantial legal action to protect private... 

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GOOD demands an apology from Cape Town mayor and speaker

5th December 2024 The GOOD Party demands an apology from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Speaker Felicity Purchase. Mayor Hill-Lewis must make a public retraction of... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa assents to Rail Safety Bill

President Cyril Ramaphosa assents to Rail Safety Bill

5th December 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to the Rail Safety Bill which provides for the regulation of railway safety in the country and recognises... 

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Patricia de Lille appointed vice-chair of the World Tourism Organization

5th December 2024 The GOOD Party wishes to congratulate our party leader, Patricia de Lille on her appointment as the Vice-Chair of the World Tourism Organization.... 

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New direct marketing requirements under the Consumer Protection Act

29th November 2024 The Department of Trade and Industry has proposed new direct marketing requirements under the Consumer Protection Act. These amendments will... 

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Bowmans’ leadership in African private equity transactions is acknowledged once again

29th November 2024 The Kenyan office of premier African law firm, Bowmans, has won the Outstanding Legal Advisor Award at the East African Private Equity and Venture... 

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Bowmans is ‘exceptionally responsive with deep market and industry knowledge’

28th November 2024 The IFLR1000 has once again recognised pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans’ excellence in advising on complex and multi-jurisdictional corporate... 

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Can an employee get paid additional remuneration by the company they are seconded to?

28th November 2024 This was the question the Labour Appeal Court had to consider in RFS Administrators v Samons and others.  The core of the dispute involved... 

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