Zinn triad remains central to South African sentencing law
The Zinn triad remains central to South African sentencing law, guiding courts to evaluate the crime's gravity, the offender, and…
South Africa March and March Sets 30 September Immigration Deadline
March and March leads South Africa immigration protests demanding repatriation of undocumented migrants by 30 September 2026.
Johannesburg event spotlights enduring legal gender barriers
The Johannesburg event on 20 August 2026 highlighted legal gender barriers as lawyers discussed hurdles, marking the 1956 Union Buildings…
Legal journal De Rebus marks seven decades
De Rebus anniversary marks 70 years of South Africa's legal journal, launched in 1956 by the Transvaal Law Society and…
South African IP Law Balances Access and Creator Protection
South African IP Law balances access to knowledge with protecting creators' rights, as experts discuss the ongoing dilemma.
Lawyer Proposes Domestic Crude Pricing to Lower Petrol Costs
Lawyer Olisa Agbakoba proposes domestic crude pricing to lower petrol costs to ₦400 per liter, urging clarity from presidential candidates ahead of…
South Africa eases asylum rules for abuse victims
Roughly 1,000 foreign spouses apply for spousal visas in South Africa annually. The intersection of family, immigration, and refugee law can be complex for practitioners, particularly when dealing with cases involving domestic violence. In South Africa, a foreign spouse who is a victim of domestic violence and has overstayed their visa due to the withdrawal of support from their South African permanent-resident partner may face significant challenges in seeking protection.…
Supreme Rulings
Senate Rules Out Electoral Act Changes
Senator Yemi Adaramodu chairs the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs. Despite new concerns about party membership lists and candidate selection following a Supreme Court decision, the Senate has decided not to revisit the Electoral Act 2026 before the 2027 elections. Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chair of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, stated that the National Assembly has finalized the electoral law and will not change it…
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