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.
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.
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.
The Appropriation Bill South Africa has been approved by Parliament, allowing government departments to begin spending according to the 2025 national budget.
The AARTO Act will not be implemented on 5 June 2025, and there is currently no confirmed date for its national rollout.
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.
The Minister said that the DA’s attack on these regulations is based on the claim that the section 15A scheme is unconstitutional.
When cases of misconduct in schools emerge, they tend to follow the same pattern: public outcry, media involvement and political promises.
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.
Opposition parties and industry stakeholders have criticised the Health Department’s decision to ban cannabis-infused and hemp food products.
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.
On Thursday, the South African Law Reform Commission, released at least four discussion papers covering the pre-trial stage.
The executive order declares that federal funding will be withdrawn from educational institutions that allow transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports.
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.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Expropriation Bill into law, replacing the 1975 apartheid-era act.
Under the newly passed amendments, clerics will be permitted to govern family issues according to their interpretations of Islamic law.
A landmark High Court decision is expected to reshape firearm regulations in South Africa
South Africa’s updated air traffic service charges will take effect on 1 April 2025, impacting flight costs for airlines and passengers.
Economically, the Global Minimum Tax Act is expected to bolster South Africa’s tax revenues by curbing aggressive tax avoidance strategies.
The amendment expands the post office’s duties beyond traditional postal services.
The act also now allows for the sale of liquor on Sundays.
At the heart of the new law is the unbundling of Eskom’s role as the sole provider of electricity.
This announcement followed weeks of protests and heated disputes in parliament regarding the proposed 2024 budget.
The GNU clearing house mechanism recently formed a task team to address concerns raised by various parties regarding the BELA Act.
Social media platforms that fail to comply with the age restrictions face fines of up to A$49.5 million (est.R582 million).
The department said the regulation also supports businesses with tailored resources, including permit registration processes and designated trading spaces, ensuring streamlined operations within municipal jurisdictions.
In 2011, Steve Hofmeyr sparked outrage by threatening to include the racial slur “k-word” in a song, a move widely condemned as promoting racial division.
The court will hear two applications relating to copyright and the rights of blind people to convert works into accessible formats
South African court rules that parents must continue child maintenance beyond the age of 18 or face two months in prison.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will sign the controversial BELA Bill into law, sparking political tensions in the GNU.
