Of hippies and law: the macrobiotic theory of BEE Has BEE in the legal fraternity actually been a failure? It depends on what you expected in the first place… by Tim Cohen May 14, 2026 News·Opinion
RAF’s bid to shut out undocumented foreigners fails in court The RAF has suffered another legal loss, with the SCA ruling it cannot exclude foreign nationals in South Africa illegally from compensation… by Tim Cohen April 17, 2026 News 1
Could you sue Big Tech for social media addiction? A landmark US ruling may open legal avenues for South Africans to hold tech companies liable for social media addiction… by Kat Gersbach April 13, 2026 News·Opinion
Why global law firms keep quitting South Africa Has South Africa become a failed proposition for international law firms?… by Tim Cohen March 24, 2026 Analysis·News
The canary in the mine: Why South Africa’s exploration plunge matters Mining exploration spend ebbed to R781m in 2024 from over R6bn in 2006. Only big changes to a contested new mining bill will break… Tim CohenRob Rose February 10, 2026 Economy & Markets·Investing & Finance
Scoring while shareholders lose: Why Woolies needs the Companies Act Woolworths’ vexed relationship with shareholders is a great example of why changes to the Companies Act should be made law… by Ann Crotty February 3, 2026 Analysis·Energy & ESG 1
Bye-bye Batohi Prosecutions boss Shamila Batohi leaves office this week – the first head of the NPA to serve a full term. But did she deliver… by Shirley de Villiers January 30, 2026 News·Opinion
How cocaine and corruption led to Maduro’s indictment A pre-dawn raid, a newly unsealed indictment and a President in cuffs: US prosecutors say Nicolás Maduro turned Venezuela into a cocaine pipeline to… by Associated Press January 4, 2026 Politics
BEST OF 2025: From Hyatt to ‘Royal Majestic’: Rosebank’s hotel of shame New signage at the mothballed hotel signals a deeper rift between Bin Otaiba Hotels and one of the world’s top leisure brands… by Ash Müller December 30, 2025 Analysis·News 1
Thungela vs shareholders: The thorny issue of investor rights A court case against the coal miner may finally clarify whether shareholders have the right to insist on AGM resolutions… by Ann Crotty December 18, 2025 Analysis·Investing & Finance
1 What not to miss at RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2026 May 17, 2026 Discover inspiring art and design and take a wander through…
2 The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘God Only Knows’ by The Beach Boys May 17, 2026 Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Pet Sounds and reflect on…
3 How City Power is pushing Victoria Yards to the brink May 15, 2026 ‘There is no incentive to start or run a business…
4 PODCAST: ‘Sharp Sharp’ – Inside Cyril’s couch lottery May 15, 2026 A pending impeachment process for Cyril Ramaphosa throws the unanswered…