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Seven Southern Africans in Innovating Justice Challenge in semi-finals
Seven Southern Africans in Innovating Justice Challenge in semi-finals
Seven entrepreneurs and innovators from South Africa and Zimbabwe have been selected to take part in the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) regional semi-finals of its annual Innovating Justice Challenge... read

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#WomensMonth: Bringing diversity to the legal sector
#WomensMonth: Bringing diversity to the legal sector

Shan Radcliffe

This Women's Month, Kathleen Wong talks to us about her experience in the international legal industry, her observations on diversity and how we can empower women in the sector... read
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Competition Law
Parliament wants independent probe of Vodacom billing glitch
Parliament wants independent probe of Vodacom billing glitch

Bekezela Phakathi

Parliament has weighed in on the Vodacom billing debacle, calling for the matter to be investigated by an independent body... read
Corporate & Commercial Law
The second ‘Scramble for Africa' reveals need for IP rights protection
The second ‘Scramble for Africa' reveals need for IP rights protection

Carla Collett

For the second time in history, the African continent has become a focal point for global expansion and brand protection is critical... read
MacDonald Netshitenzhe, acting deputy director general for consumer and corporate regulations, Department of Trade and Industry
New Companies Act streamlines ways of doing business
Proposed amendments to the Companies Act of 2008 are aimed at aligning problem areas and enhancing interpretation of its provisions... read
Environmental Law
The dangers of being a defender of environmental justice in South Africa
The dangers of being a defender of environmental justice in South Africa

Kirsten Youens

The fifth anniversary of the Marikana mine massacre on 16 August 2017 serves as a stark reminder... read
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The lost opportunity to protect the environment - NEMA

Vanessa Jacklin-Levin

The National Environmental Management Act contains sensible provisions for conciliation to resolve disputes speedily and cut costs. Why are they not being used? read
Audit into stockpiles of rhino horn underway
Audit into stockpiles of rhino horn underway
South Africa is in the process of conducting an audit of all existing stockpiles of rhino horn... read
Law Practice
Judge Navsa delivering human rights lecture at Stellenbosch University
Judge Navsa delivering human rights lecture at Stellenbosch University
Judge Mahomed Navsa will be the speaker at the 13th Annual Human Rights Lecture of the Law Faculty of Stellenbosch University in September... read
Considerations in making lateral legal moves as a partner
Considerations in making lateral legal moves as a partner
There are many lateral moves in the African legal market and, as more international firms enter the fray in the coming years, this will see a significant spike in activity... read
Legislation
Built environment professionals at risk under Copyright Act
Built environment professionals at risk under Copyright Act
The Copyright Act of 1978 (currently under amendment) applies to consulting engineers, designers, architects and other built professionals who need to be conversant of its ramifications... read
Tax legislation by ‘press release' undermines investors' confidence
Tax legislation by ‘press release' undermines investors' confidence

Arnaaz Camay

The practice of effecting de facto legal amendments, announced by press release, draft legislation or regulations immediately upon announcement or publication date thereof, notwithstanding that such amendments are not yet formally promulgated, is censoriously referred to as ‘legislation by press release'. read
Media & Entertainment Law
Court rules Jon Qwelane guilty of hate speech
Court rules Jon Qwelane guilty of hate speech
On Friday 18 August 2017, the High Court ruled on one of South Africa's most publicised hate speech matters in a victory for the human rights of members of the LGBTI GNC community... read
International
Indian factory shut for dumping dye after dogs turn blue
Indian factory shut for dumping dye after dogs turn blue
A factory accused of dumping dye into an Indian river where several dogs turned blue has been shut down, an official said Tuesday, 22 August, after alarming pictures emerged of the brightly coloured canines... read
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