September 2024

Retired Chief Justice Zondo championed equality and gender transformation in the judiciary

On 21 August 2024, the judiciary held a special ceremonial court sitting for former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. The occasion was attended by distinguished guests, including, the former President of […]

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Sheriffs Board celebrates efforts made by women to advance the sheriffs’ profession

The South African Board for Sheriffs (SABFS) in collaboration with the South African Sheriff Society (SASS) and the South African National Association of Progressive Sheriffs (SANAPS), hosted its Annual Women’s […]

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Former Minister Mabandla advises future female judges to maintain positive mindset even through challenges

Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo hosted one of the most important events before his retirement, the launch of the Aspirant Women Judges’ Programme for 2024. The event, which was held […]

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Judiciary asks Parliament for Constitution amendment to speed up work of Constitutional Court

The outgoing Chief Justice of South Africa, Raymond Zondo, said that the judiciary had proposed to the executive that experienced legal practitioners be employed at the Constitutional Court (CC), to […]

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Feminism as the law tool of transformation

In July, the Women’s Legal Centre held a conversation on ‘Intergenerational Reflection on Feminism and the Law as a Tool for Transformation’. This session featured speakers such as the former […]

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Reflecting on the legacy of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo

As Chief Justice Raymond Zondo steps down from the highest judicial office in South Africa, the legal community is afforded a moment to reflect on the profound impact of his […]

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If injustice does not make you emotional, you are not human

The National Association of Democratic Lawyers (NADEL) hosted the Annual Pius Langa Memorial Lecture and a farewell function for Justice Xola Mlungisi Petse on 19 July 2024 at the Walter […]

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NADEL secures favourable outcome in dispute over LPFF Board elections

The National Association of Democratic Lawyers (NADEL) issued a statement announcing a favourable legal outcome. This was after the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria delivered a judgment […]

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LSSA Women’s Month High Tea

  On, 24 August 2024, the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) held a Women’s Month High Tea in Centurion. The aim of the event was to impart mental wellness […]

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Property Law Committee meeting summary

By Kevin O’Reilly The Law Society of South Africa’s (LSSA) Property Law Committee (the committee) met on 25 July 2024 to consider various issues pertaining to its area of focus. […]

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