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Judge Nana Makhubele could face impeachment after a Judicial Conduct Tribunal found her guilty of misconduct. Archive photo: Masego Mafata/GroundUp

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AI adoption in Africa - balancing innovation and regulation

By Zaakir Mohamed, Kabelo Dlothi, and Lebogang Molebale 10 Jan 2025

“Of the nine cases referred to and cited, only two could be found to exist, albeit that the citation of one was incorrect,” wrote Judge Elsja-Marie Bezuidenhout about an application for leave to appeal. Illustration: Lisa Nelson

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Eight months after publishing its last report, the Office of the Chief Justice has finally released the new list of reserved judgments. The High Court in Pretoria had the highest number of late judgments, with 59 matters outstanding for longer than six months. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Hundreds of court judgments are late

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#BestofBiz 2024: Legal

#BestofBiz 2024: Legal

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SCA applies dominant purpose test against Steinhoff 'litigation privilege' argument

Bianca Masterton 13 Dec 2024

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NLPs and automated image analysis: How AI is being used to prevent insurance fraud

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Pros and cons of gen AI in the legal sector

Melissa Steele 2 Dec 2024

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Malicious whistleblowing - part 2: Importance of investigations

Lionel van Tonder, Aaqilah Nagdee and Delon Small 28 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court of Appeal has slammed former judge president John Hlophe for meddling in a straightforward eviction case. Photo: Ben Bezuidenhout via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

John Hlophe’s meddling in eviction matter slammed by appeal court

Tania Broughton 13 Nov 2024

Mpumalanga High Court to open for business

4 Nov 2024

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Africa adopts global executive remuneration trends

Norma Mazibuko 24 Oct 2024

The Legal Services Ombud has castigated the Legal Practice Council for failing to act in the public interest and worse by contributing to an injustice. Photo: Brian Turner via (CC BY 2.0)

Ombud lambasts Legal Practice Council

Tony Beamish 17 Oct 2024

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Ecowas launches regional competition authority to streamline cross-border mergers

Tamara Dini, Richard Bryce, and Nazeera Mia 3 Oct 2024

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Minister approves the Legal Sector Code to advance B-BBEE transformation

13 Sep 2024

The most important signature of all

The most important signature of all

Capital Legacy 2 Sep 2024

Kaamilah Paulse, director and family law specialist at Herold Gie Attorneys

#WomensMonth: Empathy and advocacy - Kaamilah Paulse's recipe for women's success in law

Shan Radcliffe 29 Aug 2024

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Challenges in enforcing foreign judgments in SA

Jonathan Barnes, Max Taylor, and Kelly Calvert-Evers 29 Aug 2024

Gauteng judge Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi has been found guilty of misconduct after failing to deliver dozens of judgments on time. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Gauteng judge guilty of misconduct, JSC finds

Tania Broughton 28 Aug 2024

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Guide to IP protection: 8 tips for in-house counsel

Mellisa Morris 23 Aug 2024

Capital Legacy takes silver and bronze at The Bookmark Awards

Capital Legacy takes silver and bronze at The Bookmark Awards

Capital Legacy 19 Aug 2024

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Liability insurance settlement dispute - when insurer and policyholder disagree on who is at fault

Mtho Maphumulo 15 Aug 2024

Ensuring a lasting legacy this Women’s Month

Ensuring a lasting legacy this Women’s Month

Capital Legacy 14 Aug 2024

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Urgent applications for Labour Court to be submitted online

Keshni Naicker, Amandla Makhongwana,and Bongani Mtotoba 13 Aug 2024

Lauren Slamet, Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution Department at Adriaans Attorneys

Evolution of private law practice as a business

Lauren Slamet 13 Aug 2024

Ramaphosa appoints first female chief justice

26 Jul 2024

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Europe: Covid-19 contract-transparency ruling fails to cloud Von der Leyen's future

18 Jul 2024

In 2021 GroundUp reported on streetlights in Kariega, under Nelson Mandela Bay, that had been off for years despite complaints by residents. Archive photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane / GroundUp

SIU to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in Nelson Mandela Bay

Liezl Human 16 Jul 2024

Waste pickers will have slight exemptions in the new scrap metal regulations.

Mchunu tightens regulations for scrap metal dealers in SA

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Judge Nana Makhubele could face impeachment after a Judicial Conduct Tribunal found her guilty of misconduct. Archive photo: Masego Mafata/GroundUp

Judge Makhubele guilty of gross misconduct

Tania Broughton 13 Jan 2025

Image source: Jakub Jirsak –

AI adoption in Africa - balancing innovation and regulation

Zaakir Mohamed, Kabelo Dlothi, and Lebogang Molebale 10 Jan 2025

“Of the nine cases referred to and cited, only two could be found to exist, albeit that the citation of one was incorrect,” wrote Judge Elsja-Marie Bezuidenhout about an application for leave to appeal. Illustration: Lisa Nelson

Lawyers in deep trouble for using AI to draft court papers

Tania Broughton 9 Jan 2025

Image source: Andriy Popov –

A&O Shearman SA's legal team finds new home at Bowmans

7 Jan 2025

Eight months after publishing its last report, the Office of the Chief Justice has finally released the new list of reserved judgments. The High Court in Pretoria had the highest number of late judgments, with 59 matters outstanding for longer than six months. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Hundreds of court judgments are late

Marecia Damons 19 Dec 2024

#BestofBiz 2024: Legal

#BestofBiz 2024: Legal

17 Dec 2024

Image source: Amirul Syaidi –

SCA applies dominant purpose test against Steinhoff 'litigation privilege' argument

Bianca Masterton 13 Dec 2024

Image source: Ion Chiosea –

NLPs and automated image analysis: How AI is being used to prevent insurance fraud

Prescious Mogale and Zaakir Mohamed 6 Dec 2024

Image source: bpawesome –

Pros and cons of gen AI in the legal sector

Melissa Steele 2 Dec 2024

Image source: DC Studio from

Malicious whistleblowing - part 2: Importance of investigations

Lionel van Tonder, Aaqilah Nagdee and Delon Small 28 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court of Appeal has slammed former judge president John Hlophe for meddling in a straightforward eviction case. Photo: Ben Bezuidenhout via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

John Hlophe’s meddling in eviction matter slammed by appeal court

Tania Broughton 13 Nov 2024

Mpumalanga High Court to open for business

4 Nov 2024

Image source: alphaspirit –

Africa adopts global executive remuneration trends

Norma Mazibuko 24 Oct 2024

The Legal Services Ombud has castigated the Legal Practice Council for failing to act in the public interest and worse by contributing to an injustice. Photo: Brian Turner via (CC BY 2.0)

Ombud lambasts Legal Practice Council

Tony Beamish 17 Oct 2024

Image source: Marcela Ruth Romero –

Ecowas launches regional competition authority to streamline cross-border mergers

Tamara Dini, Richard Bryce, and Nazeera Mia 3 Oct 2024

Image source: HONGQI ZHANG –

Minister approves the Legal Sector Code to advance B-BBEE transformation

13 Sep 2024

The most important signature of all

The most important signature of all

Capital Legacy 2 Sep 2024

Kaamilah Paulse, director and family law specialist at Herold Gie Attorneys

#WomensMonth: Empathy and advocacy - Kaamilah Paulse's recipe for women's success in law

Shan Radcliffe 29 Aug 2024

Image source: Sergii Gnatiuk –

Challenges in enforcing foreign judgments in SA

Jonathan Barnes, Max Taylor, and Kelly Calvert-Evers 29 Aug 2024

Gauteng judge Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi has been found guilty of misconduct after failing to deliver dozens of judgments on time. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Gauteng judge guilty of misconduct, JSC finds

Tania Broughton 28 Aug 2024

Image source: Jakub Jirsak –

Guide to IP protection: 8 tips for in-house counsel

Mellisa Morris 23 Aug 2024

Capital Legacy takes silver and bronze at The Bookmark Awards

Capital Legacy takes silver and bronze at The Bookmark Awards

Capital Legacy 19 Aug 2024

Image source: bowie15 –

Liability insurance settlement dispute - when insurer and policyholder disagree on who is at fault

Mtho Maphumulo 15 Aug 2024

Ensuring a lasting legacy this Women’s Month

Ensuring a lasting legacy this Women’s Month

Capital Legacy 14 Aug 2024

Image source: rawpixel –

Urgent applications for Labour Court to be submitted online

Keshni Naicker, Amandla Makhongwana,and Bongani Mtotoba 13 Aug 2024

Lauren Slamet, Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution Department at Adriaans Attorneys

Evolution of private law practice as a business

Lauren Slamet 13 Aug 2024

Ramaphosa appoints first female chief justice

26 Jul 2024

Source: Pexels.

Europe: Covid-19 contract-transparency ruling fails to cloud Von der Leyen's future

18 Jul 2024

In 2021 GroundUp reported on streetlights in Kariega, under Nelson Mandela Bay, that had been off for years despite complaints by residents. Archive photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane / GroundUp

SIU to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in Nelson Mandela Bay

Liezl Human 16 Jul 2024

Waste pickers will have slight exemptions in the new scrap metal regulations.

Mchunu tightens regulations for scrap metal dealers in SA

Lindsey Schutters 14 Jul 2024

Image source: Ion Chiosea –

Debarments reveal systemic issues within the financial services industry

Jean-Paul Rudd 2 Jul 2024

Linda Shwana, candidate attorney at Herold Gie Attorneys

#YouthMonth: Striving for equity - Linda Shwana

Shan Radcliffe 30 Jun 2024

Charlise Finch, candidate attorney at Herold Gie

#YouthMonth: Harness your power to effect change - Charlise Finch

Shan Radcliffe 29 Jun 2024

Bukhobethu Matyeni, Associate in the employment and public law practice of Herold Gie Attorneys

#YouthMonth: Continuing the progress for equality and inclusion - Bukhobethu Matyeni

Shan Radcliffe 28 Jun 2024

Competition watchdog finds price mark-ups, barriers in SA's fresh produce market

Competition watchdog finds price mark-ups, barriers in SA's fresh produce market

Nqobile Dludla 19 Jun 2024

A Judicial Conduct Tribunal has cleared Gauteng High Court Judge Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi of charges of gross misconduct, which could have seen her removed from office. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Judge Mngqibisa-Thusi cleared of gross misconduct charges

Tania Broughton 18 Jun 2024

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Victims of cybercrime - SCA's landmark ruling on responsibilities of affected parties

Lionel Dos Passos 14 Jun 2024

NCC acting commissioner appointed

14 Jun 2024

Kamogelo Mashigo, candidate attorney at Baker McKenzie

#YouthMonth: Be a responsible inspiration - Kamogelo Mashigo

Shan Radcliffe 13 Jun 2024

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Who can legally represent taxpayers in Tax Court?

Bronwyn Dearden and Shekesh Sirkar 10 Jun 2024