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Can you claim damages if a pothole causes an accident? This week on Legal Matters, legal expert Nthabiseng Dubazana unpacks a case involving a motorcycle accident linked to poor road conditions and answers some of your pressing legal questions. From liability to compensation, we break down what the law says…

A City of Johannesburg operation targeting social housing violations has revealed severe overcrowding and illegal occupation in some inner-city buildings. Officials found around 80 people living in a Hillbrow property designed for just 40 residents, while concerns over subletting and lost rental income continue to mount. Refiloe Mpakanyane discusses the…

As South Africa marks 50 years since the Soweto Uprising, attention is turning to how the country remembers its liberation history beyond annual commemorations. From streets and schools to monuments and public spaces, geographical names play a powerful role in preserving the stories of those who shaped the struggle for…

Thousands of children remain without birth certificates due to delays in South Africa’s late birth registration system - and now the matter is heading to court. The Western Cape High Court is set to hear a landmark case brought by the Children’s Institute and affected parents, who argue that Home…

The Department of Employment and Labour is preparing to hit employers who hire undocumented migrants with fines of up to R100,000 per worker, as government ramps up enforcement of labour and immigration laws. Plans are also under way to recruit 10,000 labour inspectors to strengthen oversight. The move follows President…