Johannesburg Society of Advocates abolishes 97-day payment rule
On 23 October 2025, the Johannesburg Society of Advocates (JSA), at its Annual General Meeting, resolved to abolish the long-standing […]
LEGORA V HARVEY AI IN SOUTH AFRICA
A battle has ensued in South African Big Law over which legal Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform will take the lead.
Constiutional Court rules fathers are entitled to share in parental leave
On 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court, in a unanimous judgment, confirmed the constitutional invalidity of various sections of the
Webber Wentzel and Bowmans advise on second-largest M&A transaction in South African history
Webber Wentzel and Bowmans have played a pivotal role in advising on one of the most significant mergers in the
Constitutional Court rules men can now take their wives’ surnames
On 11 September 2025, the Constitutional Court, in a unanimous judgment, declared certain provisions of the Births and Deaths Registration
High Court dismisses Sibiya’s bid to overturn “stay-at-home” order
In a unanimous ruling delivered by a full bench of the Gauteng High Court on Tuesday, 09 September 2025, Lieutenant-General
A rise in fatal attacks against legal professionals
On Friday, 05 September 2025, insolvency lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk was fatally shot in broad daylight inside the boardroom of
Global judicial leaders meet for the J20 Summit
The J20 Summit, a gathering of judicial leaders from G20 nations along with representatives from the African Union and the
Growth of Harvey AI in South Africa
Harvey AI is a specialized platform designed to enhance legal workflows by providing intelligent assistance with document analysis, contract drafting,
New Landmark Sexual Harassment Policy for South African Judiciary
On 9 August 2025, the Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa announced a landmark sexual harassment policy aimed