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The Johannesburg High Court has ruled that public office bearers in Chapter Nine institutions are not “workers” entitled to benefits beyond what is laid down in the relevant statutes. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

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An acting judge in the Johannesburg High Court will have to explain himself to the Legal Practice Council over the use of fictitious and incorrect legal citations in their judgment. Illustration: Bronwyn Webb / GroundUp

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Judge ordered to apologise to litigants for year-long delay

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#YouthMonth | Looking back to move forward: What drives the new generation of African lawyers?

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Kenya's Strathmore University wins Africa space law moot court

29 May 2026

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ConCourt declares sections of NHA inconsistent with the Constitution

19 May 2026

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Sifiso Dlamini 18 May 2026

New NPA deputies appointed

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Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 14 May 2026

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