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The NHI Bill has been passed, so what now? – Here’s a detailed explainer on the next steps
Parliament recently passed the NHI Bill, marking a significant step toward equitable healthcare for all South Africans.
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Smada copyright saga fuels xenophobic outrage between Nigerians and South Africans
It take an experienced authority in copyright law to presume Deep London has a very strong case against Smada.
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Liquor Amendment Bill under the spotlight
The policy provides a framework for decision-making within the whole sector about where the greatest drug-related harms are occurring, and identifying the best means to address those harms.
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Mauritius is the latest nation to decriminalise same-sex relations in a divided continent
The Mauritian Supreme Court found that section 250 of the 1838 Mauritius Criminal Code, which criminalises anal sex between two consenting adult men, violates the 1968 Mauritius constitution.
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Watch: Johannesburg Avanza passenger wanted for urinating while driving [video]
The video showcases a passenger seated in the back of a blue Toyota Avanza, bearing a Gauteng registration number, with one leg hanging out of the open door while urinating as the car continues to move.
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AARTO Act set to be in effect on this date
Chikunga welcomed the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court on the constitutionality of the AARTO Act as it confirmed that indeed the law was constitutional and no aspect of it encroached on the executive powers of other spheres of government.
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Sign language to be signed into law as South Africa’s 12th official language
On Wednesday, Sign language will be officially signed into law, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed.
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AARTO Act backed by Constitutional Court: Here’s what it means for motorists
On Wednesday, the Constitutional Court overturned a high court ruling on the AARTO Act. Here's an explainer on the Act and how it works.
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Chef’s Warehouse waitress fired for not pooling R150 tip
Johannesburg Labour Court has upheld a CCMA ruling that her dismissal was fair and correct
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Chaos erupts after Ghana MP calls for ban on sodomy and ‘rimming’ [video]
Ghana MP Ursula Owusu-Ekuful ruptured the internet with her scathing call for a ban on sodomy and rimming during an anti-gay bill debate.
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Lifestyle
Cannabis in South Africa moves closer to legalisation
Government is making strides in developing a policy for cannabis in South Africa. as stakeholders collectively agreed on regulatory reforms.
Lifestyle
Sign language officially recognised as 12th South African language
On Wednesday, Section 6 of the Constitution was amended to make Sign Language the 12th official language in South Africa.
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Zizi Kodwa vows to pass Copyright and Performers Protection bills by end of May 2023
Minister Zizi Kodwa called for the Copyright Amendment Bill and the Performers Protection Bill to be passed speedily.
Lifestyle
Afriforum to challenge driver’s licence renewal period in court
Afriforum argued that the current five-year expiry period for drivers licences is unconstitutional and is confident it will win the case.
Health
Ramaphosa vows to deliver National Health Insurance in 2023
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is forging ahead with the National Health Insurance this year.
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Judgment reserved in case to decide future of Zimbabweans in South Africa
The State wants ZEPHA’s case to be dismissed with costs
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UK lawmakers mull over barring trans women from female-only spaces
The UK government is reportedly considering law changes that could potentially bar trans women from female-only spaces.
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Ramaphosa asked to speak out on Uganda’s homophobic law
About 100 members of the LGBT community marched to Parliament, against Uganda's homophobic law.
Lifestyle
Sex work in South Africa: Why both buying and selling should be legal
It is illegal to buy or sell sex in South Africa. But this may soon be a thing of the past if a recently published draft bill to decriminalise sex work is passed.
Technology
AI art copyright protection scrapped in landmark ruling
The US Copyright Office reversed its decision to grant full copyright protection to an art piece produced by AI software.
Lifestyle
Books converted to braille without author permission no longer illegal, ConCourt rules
the ConCourt ruling paves the way for blind and visually impaired people to convert written material to braille or other accessible formats without the permission of copyright holders.
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Two recently passed Bills SA creatives need to know about
The Copyright and Performers’ Protection Amendment Bills provide for a number of significant measures relating to intellectual property rights.
Crime
Ramaphosa updated these laws to strengthen GBV cases
Ramaphosa approved the amendment of the Criminal Law and these other laws.
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ConCourt set to rule on the fate of Muslim marriages in SA
President Cyril Ramaphosa will try to limit the impact of the ConCourt's ruling on Muslim marriages when he faces women activist groups' at the apex court on Thursday.
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AARTO’s demerit system is here: Here’s how it works, what to expect
The demerit system is creeping ever-so-close and if you hold a driver's licence in South Africa, it'll help you to know the ins-and-outs of these new rules.