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Podcast regulations in South Africa: A threat to free speech?
South African podcasters are divided over proposed regulations that could reshape their industry, sparked by a recent controversy involving MacG's misogynistic remarks. Will these changes enhance accountability or stifle free expression?
Security guards urge Psira to focus on rogue firms, not regulations
Security guards raise alarms over the threat posed by non-compliant 'fly-by-night' companies, urging Psira to prioritise regulation over firearm restrictions to protect jobs and public safety.
SABAG slams Bakwena Productions for alleged financial fumbles amid telenovela launch
The launch of the SABC's new telenovela 'Pimville' by Bakwena Productions has ignited a conflict with the South African Background Actors Guild, raising serious concerns over the production company's financial practices.
R500 million initiative to assist spaza shops in South Africa
Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on Sunday announceds a new initiative to assist spaza shops with financial support and training to improve their operations.
Mining-affected communities accuse department of silencing them
Macua said its exclusion was not an accident but an attempt by 'elected officials to silence the voices of mining-affected communities while continuing to protect the interests of the mining elite'.
No shirt, no flight: New dress code rules that could see you grounded
Find out how new dress code regulations from American airlines could affect your next flight.
Regulating the crypto sector is necessary and beneficial for all
Cryptocurrency is being adopted by millions of people, not only in South Africa but globally.
SA’s greylisting highlights the need for tighter monitoring and regulation to meet international standards
The international community keenly watches as South Africa faces the challenges of aligning with global standards to regain its financial credibility, says the writer.
US regulator investigating ChatGPT over bad content
OpenAI's release of ChatGPT last November stunned the world as it displayed the power of large language models (or LLM), a form of artificial intelligence known as generative AI that can churn out human-like content in just seconds.
Get quick and easy access to financial regulatory instruments with Sabinet
Mercantile lawyers must have up-to-date access to the latest financial regulatory instruments to help their clients achieve and maintain regulatory compliance. Sabinet makes accessing this seamless.
Ukraine braces for load shedding as energy utility introduces hourly power outage schedules
Schedules of hourly power outages, or load shedding were introduced on Wednesday in the central and northern parts of Ukraine, the country's energy utility Ukrenergo said.
Business, labour and government agree on resolutions to end N3 truck protests
Speaking after the meeting, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said they are committed to working on the issues raised to put and end to the blockages.