Legal Profession

As South Africa celebrates Women's Day, discover the influential women leading the Madlanga commission of inquiry, investigating political interference, corruption, and organised…

For Julian Reynolds, every property transaction tells a bigger story about investment, opportunity and growth. As an attorney, notary public and conveyancer at Cox Yeats…

Neo Innocent Sewela, 30, knows that confidence is earned one opportunity at a time. As a director in the labour and employment practice at Werksmans Attorneys, one of South…

Dimakatso Nchodu is building a career at the intersection of constitutional law, judicial accountability and social justice. As a research and advocacy officer at the Democratic…

Growing up in a small rural community in northern KwaZulu-Natal, Ayanda Msimang, 32, could not have imagined a career in environmental law. Today, as a senior associate at…

At 28, Lehlohonolo S. January works where the law finds its final voice. As a law researcher at the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa, he operates behind the scenes of some…

Lifelong learning and a commitment to excellence have shaped Mpho Mvelase's career as a senior associate at MNS Attorneys (https://mnsattorneys.co.za), where he specialises in…

For Seadimo Tlale, 32, the law is more than a profession — it is a tool for expanding justice, challenging inequality and creating opportunities for those too often excluded from…

Amid growing concern over burnout and poor mental health in the legal profession, a new initiative aimed at helping lawyers connect outside the workplace has launched its first…

A legal battle over South Africa’s Legal Sector Code has reignited debate over transformation, ownership targets and procurement rules in the legal profession

Labour lawyer Chinette Gallichan was fatally shot outside the CCMA offices in Johannesburg CBD. Civil society groups say the attack represents a threat to South Africa’s rule of…

While regarded as a bold step, questions remained about whether judges and magistrates will embrace its implementation

Mbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for…

Experts say sexual harassment remains pervasive in South Africa’s legal system, especially among candidate attorneys and court secretaries

A dispute over gender expert Lisa Vetten’s testimony in judicial misconduct has forced the tribunal to postpone, allowing the respondent time to study the evidence summary report