Legal practitioners advised to manage time to prevent mental fatigue
Legal practitioners are advised to manage time effectively to prevent mental fatigue and maintain focus in their demanding profession.
South African court rules on AI deepfake case
A South African court rules on an AI deepfake case, addressing the legal frameworks for deepfakes and cyberbullying in the…
South African court clarifies trustee decision-making rules
South African court clarifies trustee decision-making rules, requiring justifiable reasons for rejecting applications to avoid precedent-based denials.
Multiple Women’s Deaths Spark Police Probe in Ekurhuleni
Police investigate multiple women's deaths in Ekurhuleni, with some cases showing signs of sexual violence, sparking concerns over women's safety.
South Africa Debates Future of Zinn Triad Sentencing
South Africa reevaluates the Zinn triad sentencing framework amid constitutional changes and public safety concerns.
Supreme Court upholds Electoral Act sections but bars INEC from
The Supreme Court upholds key sections of Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026 but blocks INEC from automatically removing published candidates in its latest…
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
Zulum Denies Ordering Arrests, Prioritizes Borno Rebuilding
Borno State Governor Zulum spoke on October 2 denying arrests of 'Tinubu Must Go' supporters. Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has denied ordering the arrest of individuals wearing Tinubu Must Go T-shirts in Maiduguri, stating he has never directed security agencies to detain opposition supporters or critics. Speaking on Friday, October 2, Zulum said he became aware of the incident only that morning and expressed surprise at attempts…