Freedom Under Law v Judicial Service Commission
Freedom Under Law brought an urgent application in December 2023 in the Pretoria High Court, in which it challenged the JSC's ongoing failures to fulfil its...
Is the Judicial Service Commission “fit for purpose?” A Reflection over 15 years
RHODES UNIVERSITY PUBLIC LECTUREBy Judge Azhar Cachalia, Chairperson of Freedom Under Law (FUL) and retired Supreme Court Judge
South Africa’s democracy is anchored by its...
Antenuptial Contracts concluded after a customary marriage are legally invalid
CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA VVC v JRM and Others
The following explanatory note is provided to assist the media in reporting this case and is not binding on the...
Law vs Technology: the JHB High Court on virtual commissioning in a digital era
The JHB High Court recently delivered a significant case pertaining to virtual commissioning. This case presented a significant legal question regarding the validity of...
Fiduciary-related court case summaries by FISA
The Fiduciary Institute of Southern Africa (FISA) has developed an extensive archive of court case summaries relating to fiduciary matters. The summaries are written...
What the Masemola scandal teaches us about procurement risk
The suspension of Fannie Masemola has sent shockwaves through South Africa’s law enforcement establishment. But beyond the headlines, the case offers a deeper and...
Click Wars: How South African Courts Have Weighed In on Google Ads and Trade...
Introduction
In today’s digital marketplace, the battle for consumer attention is fought not only on store shelves but also on search engines. With Google Ads enabling...
Who owns the video, music, and writing created with AI in South Africa
Under current interpretations of South African law, the user is generally regarded as the most likely copyright owner for works created with AI tools....
Labour law in the age of AI
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed the modern workplace, reshaped operational processes and altered how employees perform their duties. This technological...
Open for Comment – Legal Practice Amendment Bill, 2026
Dear Legal Practitioners and Candidate Legal Practitioners,
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has published the Legal Practice Amendment Bill, 2026 for public comment...
