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,
More Lawyers Face Trouble for Using AI-Generated Fictitious Cases
The growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession has brought both benefits and risks. Increasingly, legal practitioners
Who will be the next Deputy Chief Justice?
Following the vacancy in the position of Deputy Chief Justice since 1 September 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa initiated a consultation
30 Years of the Constitutional Court
On 20 July 2025, the Constitutional Court will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its establishment. The Constitutional Court, South Africa’s apex
High Court declares crypto falls outside Exchange Control Regulations, SARB appeals
On 15 May 2025, the High Court in Pretoria ruled that cryptocurrencies do not constitute “money,” “currency” or “capital” under