Africa is focus for international law firms

Expansion into Africa by the world's biggest law firms gathered steam on Monday (3 June) with the official tie-up between Norton Rose and Fulbright & Jaworski to form Norton Rose Fulbright. 4 Jun 2013 10:12

Revamp, new tech for Ntuzuma court

PRETORIA: Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe, on Tuesday, 28 May 2013, launched a new generation court, fitted with state-of-the-art technology incorporating electronic communications, networking and data systems, in Ntuzuma in KwaZulu-Natal. 29 May 2013 07:40

PPS shows confidence levels rising

SA's graduate professionals felt more confident of the country's prospects in the first quarter of this year‚ according to the latest PPS Graduate Professionals Confidence Index released on Thursday (23 May). 24 May 2013 11:10

Court battle over lack of legal briefs

Black businesses and lawyers should "not be shy" to sue for anti-competitive practices when they are excluded from markets because of their race, said Simba Chitando in court papers on Tuesday (21 May). 22 May 2013 09:47

SA to maintain relations with UAE

The South African government says it respects the independence and judiciary of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), despite the challenges that emerged during Professor Cyril Karabus' ordeal. 20 May 2013 10:43

Random House Struik

Cape Town Attorney Bertus Preller writes SA's first book on Divorce and Separation for the public

[Issued by Random House Struik] With one in three marriages now ending in divorce, it is imperative that each one of us is informed on the pitfalls, challenges and legal aspects involved in divorce and separation. 16 May 2013 12:42

Guptagag

[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: The Gupta family isn't going to talk to the media until the report on its guests landing at Waterkloof is finalised, reports Mail & Guardian, and BD Live reports the DA is urging Zuma not to sign the secrecy bill. The ConCourt has reserved judgment on media's access to the Krejcir hearing, reports Mail & Guardian, and IOL reports that a Sun reporter has been charged in the UK hacking probe. 15 May 2013 07:29

Simelane is now Sisulu's special adviser

Former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Menzi Simelane has been appointed special adviser to Public Service Minister Lindiwe Sisulu, it was reported on Sunday (28 April). 29 Apr 2013 10:29

Appointment of NPA CEO approved

PRETORIA: The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe, has approved the appointment of Karen van Rensburg as the CEO of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). 25 Apr 2013 07:19

Western Cape law firm wins Managing Intellectual Property award

Von Seidels Intellectual Property Attorneys was awarded the accolade of South African IP Firm of the Year for 2013 during a ceremony held at the Dorchester Hotel in London on 17 April, 2013. Von Seidels is a specialist Western Cape-based firm with global reach. 24 Apr 2013 06:35

No decision on sports inquiry - Presidency

The Presidency says no decision has been taken by President Jacob Zuma to establish a commission of inquiry into the alleged problems in South African football. 20 Apr 2013 10:41

Constitutional Court judge appointed

PRETORIA: President Jacob Zuma has, in terms of section 174(4) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, has appointed Advocate Mbuyiseli Russel Madlanga SC as a judge of the Constitutional Court with effect from 1 August 2013. 16 Apr 2013 08:45

Think before you post... privacy and social media

[Simone Gill, Mariska van Zweel, Mukelo Ngobese] "Privacy is dead, and social media holds the smoking gun." - Pete Cashmore. 13 Apr 2013 08:32