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Tributes continue to pour in for actress Nandi Nyembe

Film

Tributes continue to pour in for actress Nandi Nyembe

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#WomensMonth: How Cecilia Buyiswa Matenshi turned trash into triumph

Circular Economy & Waste Management

#WomensMonth: How Cecilia Buyiswa Matenshi turned trash into triumph

Maroefah Smith 22 Aug 2025

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Law of Succession

Landmark ConCourt ruling redefines who qualifies for pension death benefits

Nicolette van Vuuren 18 Aug 2025

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Law of Succession

When can a non-compliant Will be declared valid?

Roberto Oktober and Karel Kogler 1 Aug 2025

Dr Pert, known for her work in body sculpting, has passed away

Wellness

Dr Pert, known for her work in body sculpting, has passed away

Karabo Ledwaba 31 Jul 2025

Memorial events and corporate culture: Honouring employees and founders

Management & Leadership

Memorial events and corporate culture: Honouring employees and founders

Issued by Sonja Smith Elite Funeral Group 29 Jul 2025

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Law of Succession

Navigating the complexities of multi-jurisdictional wills with massed estates

Karel Kogler 22 Jul 2025

Des van Jaarsveldt, the oldest living Springbok, passes away at 96

Sport

Des van Jaarsveldt, the oldest living Springbok, passes away at 96

21 Jul 2025

Sowetan executive editor Pearl Sebolao passes away

Newspapers

Sowetan executive editor Pearl Sebolao passes away

21 Jul 2025

Beyond benefits: Why staff wellness starts with security

Financial Services

Beyond benefits: Why staff wellness starts with security

Issued by Simply Financial Services 14 Jul 2025

IP Law

Local trade marks v genuine imports: SCA ruling clarifies 'counterfeit' and 'infringement'

Aletia Oberholster 26 Jun 2025

SuperSport’s stalwart Phumlani Msibi – “Coach, thoughts please?” - passes away

Media

SuperSport’s stalwart Phumlani Msibi – “Coach, thoughts please?” - passes away

23 Jun 2025

Andrew Trench has passed away. Source: LinkedIn.

Media

Remembering a formidable journalist and editor, Andrew Trench

4 Jun 2025

Ngugi wa Thiong'o has passed away at 87. Source: Reuters.

Art

Ngugi wa Thiong'o's remarkable journey ends at 87

George Obulutsa 30 May 2025

Presley Chweneyagae was recently known for his role as Cobra on The River. Source: Instagram.

Film

The River actor Presley Chweneyagae has passed away

27 May 2025

Darren Scott has passed away. Source: HOT102.7FM.

Radio & Audio

Radio veteran Darren Scott passes away

27 May 2025

South African radio legend Darren Scott dies at 61 after long cancer battle

Radio & Audio

South African radio legend Darren Scott dies at 61 after long cancer battle

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 28 May 2025

Source: Supplied. Brad Bing, founder of Sporting Chance.

Sports Science

Tributes pour in for Brad Bing, champion of youth sports in South Africa

26 May 2025

Jenna Clifford, businesswoman and jewellery designer, passes away

Design & Manufacturing

Jenna Clifford, businesswoman and jewellery designer, passes away

22 May 2025

Primedia CEO pays tribute to Issie Kirsh

Radio & Audio

Primedia CEO pays tribute to Issie Kirsh

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 20 May 2025

Issie Kirsh has passed away at 90. Source: Primedia.

Media

Issie Kirsh, pioneering force behind 702 and Primedia, passes away at 90

19 May 2025

Former Springboks wing Cornal Hendricks, aged 37, passes away

Sport

Former Springboks wing Cornal Hendricks, aged 37, passes away

15 May 2025

No direction without a will

Law of Succession

No direction without a will

Issued by Capital Legacy 15 May 2025

Western Cape schools admission policy challenged in court

Primary & Secondary Education

Western Cape schools admission policy challenged in court

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 24 Apr 2025

How to support your team after the death of a colleague

Management & Leadership

How to support your team after the death of a colleague

Issued by Sonja Smith Elite Funeral Group 14 Apr 2025

Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman’s $80m contested estate

Law of Succession

Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman’s $80m contested estate

Issued by Capital Legacy 20 Mar 2025

Dirk Slabbert has passed away. Source: Supplied.

PR & Communications

Farewell to Dirk Slabbert: Paddington Station executive to be laid to rest

19 Mar 2025

The unseen battle with mental health in the entertainment industry

Wellness

The unseen battle with mental health in the entertainment industry

Pikolomzi Qaba 14 Mar 2025

Jay Badza has passed away.

Marketing & Media

Orchard on 25 founder Jay Badza passes away at 38

Karabo Ledwaba 10 Mar 2025

South African playwright Athol Fugard passes away

Theatre

South African playwright Athol Fugard passes away

10 Mar 2025

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Competition Law

R101m settlement finally ends 9yr dispute between CompCom, Willowton

17 Feb 2025

Serving the people who serve South Africa

Law of Succession

Serving the people who serve South Africa

Issued by Capital Legacy 7 Feb 2025

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Criminal Law

Rhino poachers handed prison sentences

27 Jan 2025

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Law of Succession

A widow’s right to sell: Surprising legal twist on a longstanding inheritance practice

Karel Kogler 24 Jan 2025

Jean-Paul Rudd - Partner, Adams and Adams

Medical Law

Ruling highlights importance of wording in indemnity insurance policies

Jean-Paul Rudd 16 Jan 2025

Icon of Indian advertising, Walter Saldanha, leaves a lasting legacy at 93

Advertising

Icon of Indian advertising, Walter Saldanha, leaves a lasting legacy at 93

3 Jan 2025

Healthcare

Tragedy strikes WHO Africa: Leadership transition uncertain

Katja Hamilton 28 Nov 2024

He was laid to rest over the weekend. Source: Supplied.

Media

Celebrated journalist Mduduzi Dlamini leaves a lasting legacy at 55

Karabo Ledwaba 26 Nov 2024

Source: ©Algoa FM ©Euzebiusz Niemec /AFP Breyten Breytenbach has passed away

Media

Poet laureate of Afrikaans, Breyten Breytenbach dies

Danette Breitenbach 25 Nov 2024

Christophe Deloire was the head of media freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Source: RSF.

Media Freedom

Meet the world's bravest reporters at CPJ's 34th annual awards, hosted by John Oliver

11 Nov 2024

A new image for this African accrediting body

Healthcare

A new image for this African accrediting body

Issued by COHSASA 1 Nov 2024

BrandMapp's Stuart Lowe passes away, industry pays tribute

Media

BrandMapp's Stuart Lowe passes away, industry pays tribute

Danette Breitenbach 31 Oct 2024

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Law of Succession

Under the influence: Court rules on case questioning free will in inheritance dispute

Karel Kogler 25 Oct 2024

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Law of Succession

Law of succession: ConCourt extends definition of 'spouse' to include life partners

Leanne Berriman 23 Oct 2024

South African racing legend Willie Hepburn passes away

Motorsport

South African racing legend Willie Hepburn passes away

23 Oct 2024

Source: @PresidencyZA

Finance

Mourning Tito Mboweni: South Africa loses a financial leader

13 Oct 2024

Source: @PresidencyZA/X

Finance

From Struggle to State Capture: Remembering Pravin Gordhan

Katja Hamilton 19 Sep 2024

Celebrated South African actor, Sello Motloung passes away at 53

Film

Celebrated South African actor, Sello Motloung passes away at 53

16 Sep 2024

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Nation grieves as President Ramaphosa honours Pravin Gordhan’s legacy

13 Sep 2024