The incidence and variety of cybercrimes are proliferating year on year and will continue to do so faster than any legislature is able to promulgate laws that provide for the criminalisation, investigation and prosecution of those crimes. Against this backdrop, President Ramaphosa signed into law the Cybercrimes Act, 2020, on 26 May 2021. This is …
The Cybercrimes Act, 2020: Be aware of the personal data you hold Read More »
Historically the legal profession was characterised by many of the same traits as the world of craftsmen or artists. Lawyers perceived their work much as artists do: a creative exercise that takes as long as it takes, costs what it costs and is not available for criticism by the client. The client – a person …
Law is about justice and fairness. It really is, I keep telling myself. For me, justice and fairness were the driving force behind years of work, collecting degrees and professional qualifications. They have to be what law – and legal practice – are about. I love the law, the definitiveness of it, and the evolving …
The Inherent Conflict of Interest in Traditional Legal Practice Read More »
On 3 October, the Constitutional Court handed down its decision in the Rivonia Primary School case. The Court’s decision comes as a firm reminder to all public schools and education authorities to ensure that their learner admissions actions are lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair and are ultimately taken in the best interests of learners. Time and time …
On 10 July 2013, the Constitutional Court ruled in Head of the Free State Education Department v Welkom High School, Harmony High School and Others. This case has a significant bearing on how policies of school governing bodies are developed and implemented. With government, civil society and school associations welcoming the Court’s decision for different …
