South African legal journal marks seven decades of influence
De Rebus became South Africa’s most influential legal journal in 70 years, evolving from a provincial print publication to a…
De Rebus marks seven decades as legal magazine
De Rebus, the iconic legal magazine, evolved from a 1956 regional publication into South Africa’s national voice for attorneys over…
Asylum for abused migrant spouses sought
Abused migrant spouses seek asylum due to complex immigration laws and domestic violence.
Lack of Will Increases Financial Burden on Poor
Will planning can prevent costly legal battles for South Africa's poorest families, as dying without a will leaves them facing…
Judicial Corruption Violates Right to Fair Trial
Judicial corruption undermines the right to a fair trial, threatening procedural fairness and impartiality in criminal proceedings.
Okpebholo Accuses Politicians of Plotting Against Tinubu’s Reelection
Edo Governor Okpebholo accuses unnamed politicians of plotting against Tinubu's reelection, claiming 'no vacancy' in Aso Rock.
Advertorial: The scales of intellectual property: When inspiration becomes imitation
Advocate Thato Moloto, a specialist legal practitioner at North-West University, discusses intellectual property law. Intellectual property law is a delicate balance between access and protection. On one side, knowledge and inventions should be available for others to learn from and build upon. On the other, creators and inventors need incentives to invest time and resources into their work. “You will hear the word ‘balance’ a lot in intellectual property,” says…
State Legislation
Court rules on song authorship claim
Micheal Oluwole worked on the recording of Way Maker. The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that a person who contributes materially to the recording of a musical work does not automatically become its author. This decision was made in a copyright suit involving the gospel song "Way Maker". The court dismissed a claim to co-authorship and co-ownership of the song, which was brought by Micheal Oluwole, a studio…
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