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.

by Yui Yoshida | September 22, 2026

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…

by Chiaki Ikeda | September 21, 2026

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.

by Mika Ogata | September 19, 2026

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.

by Yui Yoshida | September 18, 2026

South Africa Debates Future of Zinn Triad Sentencing

South Africa reevaluates the Zinn triad sentencing framework amid constitutional changes and public safety concerns.

by Mika Ogata | September 17, 2026

Advertorial: The scales of intellectual property: When inspiration becomes imitation

by Chiaki Ikeda | September 23, 2026

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

by Mika Ogata | October 3, 2026

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…