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South Africa scraps AI policy draft after fake AI-generated citations found in official document
SA's draft AI policy has been scrapped after fake AI-generated citations were found in the official document. Minister Malatsi confirmed the withdrawal Monday.
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South Africans can now block all telemarketing calls under new anti-spam regulations
New SA anti-spam regulations effective 15 April 2026 let consumers block all telemarketing via a National Opt-Out Registry. Here is what you need to know.
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South African property buyers warned by High Court ruling: What the voetstoots judgment means for you
A High Court ruling has issued a stark warning to South African property buyers. Here is what the voetstoots judgment means and what you must check before you sign.
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Constitutional Court rules antenuptial contracts signed after customary marriages are invalid
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ruled that antenuptial contracts signed after a customary marriage cannot be used to switch a couple’s matrimonial property regime without court oversight.
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Understanding the policy overhaul that will affect the 2026 school calendar
The DBE has gazetted major changes to how school calendars are set, including scrapping the long-standing separation between inland and coastal schools for the 2026 school calendar and beyond.
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Former White House insider claims Donald Trump is pushing for a third term
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon says there are plans to help Donald Trump bypass the 22nd Amendment and pursue a third presidential term.
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Apex court makes landmark ruling on paternal leave in South Africa
The Constitutional Court has ruled that South Africa’s parental leave laws are unconstitutional, extending paternal leave rights to fathers, adoptive parents, and surrogate parents.
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Mpumalanga adopts resolution to change Kruger National Park to Skukuza
The Mpumalanga legislature has adopted a resolution to rename the Kruger National Park to Skukuza, though the motion carries no legal weight and cannot enforce such a change.
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South Africa driving licence warning: No more excuses for motorists without cards
Traffic officials in South Africa warn that drivers without valid physical licences will now face strict penalties, as the national backlog of unprinted cards starts to clear.
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Parliament passes Appropriation Bill, clearing the way for South Africa’s 2025 budget spending
The Appropriation Bill South Africa has been approved by Parliament, allowing government departments to begin spending according to the 2025 national budget.
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AARTO Act implementation date was not 5 June 2025: Here’s everything we know
The AARTO Act will not be implemented on 5 June 2025, and there is currently no confirmed date for its national rollout.
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Ramaphosa asks apex court: Are Copyright and Performers’ Protection Bills fair — or do they break the Constitution?
President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the Constitutional Court to decide whether parts of two copyright bills are legal and fair before he signs them into law.
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Minister notes legal action regarding Employment Equity Act
The Minister said that the DA's attack on these regulations is based on the claim that the section 15A scheme is unconstitutional.
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Sexual predators at school: why South African law is failing to protect children from teachers
When cases of misconduct in schools emerge, they tend to follow the same pattern: public outcry, media involvement and political promises.
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The AFRIKANER Act: What it means, who can apply, how it affects white South Africans
A new US bill proposes giving special refugee status to white South Africans—here’s what it means, who qualifies, and how it may affect those applying.
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Health Dept ban on cannabis-infused and hemp foods receives widespread backlash
Opposition parties and industry stakeholders have criticised the Health Department’s decision to ban cannabis-infused and hemp food products.
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Taxpayers set to carry burden of Eskom debt with tariff hikes and new Bill
NERSA has approved a 12.74% electricity price increase for Eskom direct customers from April 2025, alongside a revised Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill to manage the utility’s financial burden.
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Discussion papers on review of Criminal Procedure Act open
On Thursday, the South African Law Reform Commission, released at least four discussion papers covering the pre-trial stage.
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Donald Trump signs executive order banning transgender women in sports
The executive order declares that federal funding will be withdrawn from educational institutions that allow transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports.
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DA vows to challenge Ramaphosa’s ‘partisan’ decision to assent to Expropriation Bill
The party argued that the Bill’s provisions for “nil compensation” in certain circumstances, such as land held for speculation or abandoned properties, risk creating loopholes for abuse and could discourage investment.
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Ramaphosa signs Expropriation Bill into law: Here’s what happens next
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Expropriation Bill into law, replacing the 1975 apartheid-era act.
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Iraqi Parliament passes law that could make child marriages legal
Under the newly passed amendments, clerics will be permitted to govern family issues according to their interpretations of Islamic law.
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New high court ruling holds implications for guns in South Africa
A landmark High Court decision is expected to reshape firearm regulations in South Africa
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Expect South Africa flight ticket prices to balloon from April 2025 – Here’s why
South Africa’s updated air traffic service charges will take effect on 1 April 2025, impacting flight costs for airlines and passengers.
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South Africa’s Global Minimum Tax law: What it means for businesses and the economy
Economically, the Global Minimum Tax Act is expected to bolster South Africa’s tax revenues by curbing aggressive tax avoidance strategies.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa signs Post Office Amendment Bill into ;aw: Here’s what it means
The amendment expands the post office’s duties beyond traditional postal services.
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Concern over Limpopo Liquor Traders’ rejection of new trading hours
The act also now allows for the sale of liquor on Sundays.
