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Law and the legal profession in a democracy under attack
By: Raymond Suttner 7th October 2019 I am a qualified advocate but have had very little practical experience. I have more experience in working as an academic lawyer by day and as a... →
2019 – the year Africa 'got' trade
2nd October 2019 As we enter the last quarter of 2019, it is looking more certain that the year will be remembered as the year that trade turned the global economy... →
More legal muscle for mining communities
30th September 2019 Recent regulatory developments have helped to increase the pressure that communities are able to exert on mining companies. This highlights the... →
Can the Accra Initiative prevent terrorism in West African coastal states?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 30th September 2019 The Accra Initiative was launched in September 2017 by Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Togo in response to growing insecurity linked... →
Saved by democracy?
By: Terence Creamer 27th September 2019 The reactions of Julius Malema and Gwede Mantashe respectively to recent negative media reports show up stark differences in both style and... →
GladAfrica still raking in the money in Tshwane despite cancelled contract
By: News24Wire 3rd September 2019 Despite its contract having been declared irregular expenditure and cancelled by mutual agreement, GladAfrica is still raking in money from the... →
Proceed with caution: Africa’s growing foreign military presence
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 27th August 2019 Africa is host to a rising number of foreign military operations and bases, largely due to bilateral agreements between some African Union (AU)... →
'They crucified me in Women's Month' – axed mayor Zandile Gumede says she 'won't take it lying down'
By: News24Wire 14th August 2019 Ousted eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede has said that she will appeal her removal as the political head of the municipality. Gumede said she would be... →