By Wenzile Zama
The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) is a South African non-profit organisation that provides alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services. Having attended AFSA’s Johannesburg Arbitration Week from 5 to 7 May 2026 (JAW 2026) for the first
JAA’s focus: Transformation, collaboration and a stronger legal practitioner community
The Johannesburg Attorneys’ Association (JAA) held their 83rd Annual General Meeting on 8 October 2025 in Johannesburg. The keynote address was given by civil and environmental activist Dr Ferrial Adam, who painted a picture of water woes that are grappling
Can You Record the Police? The Jacobs Ruling Says Yes
In a recent ruling by the Johannesburg High Court – Jacobs v Minister of Police and Others (2021/6576) [2025] ZAGPJHC 722 (12 June 2025) – South Africans’ legal right to film and question police officers has been affirmed. The case
A&O Shearman to cut a tenth of its partnership, close Johannesburg office after merger
Global firm will also shutter its consulting practice, which combines legal and advisory services
CFP: Reckoning with the Past, Constitutional Transformation and Ubuntu: Conference to Honor the Work of Judge Margaret Victor
CALL FOR PAPERS RECKONING WITH THE PAST, CONSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION AND UBUNTU: CONFERENCE TO HONOR THE WORK OF JUDGE MARGARET VICTOR December 12 – 14, 2022 University of Johannesburg Faculty of Law South Africa From December 12 to 14, 2022, the
Inside Privacy Audiocast: Episode 5 – View From Johannesburg Part I: GDPR vs. POPIA – What Should Businesses Be Considering?
Inside Privacy Audiocast: Episode 5 – View From Johannesburg Part I: GDPR vs. POPIA – What Should Businesses Be Considering?
On June 22, 2020, the South African President announced that certain provisions of POPIA would take effect on July 1, provisions which most regard as essential to the statute, such as those imposing conditions on the lawful processing of personal
Covington Strengthens Africa Practice with Key Additions to Johannesburg Office
We are pleased to share that partner Ben Haley has relocated to the firm’s Johannesburg office to lead the firm’s Africa-focused compliance and investigations efforts. Mr. Haley is an experienced compliance and investigations lawyer who assists corporations and individuals in
Covington’s Africa Practice Hosts African Leadership Academy
Covington’s Africa Practice Hosts African Leadership Academy
On October 3, 2018, Covington and Burling hosted the African Leadership Academy (ALA) for a celebration of its impressive ten-year existence. Located in Johannesburg, ALA offers a two-year diploma program to some of
NBO Legal Hackers at Corporate Counsel Forum Africa
Our Co – Organizer Rosemary Koech – Kimwatu recently spoke at the Corporate Counsel Forum Africa 2018 dubbed ‘The annual meeting place for Africa’s leading general counsel’. The Forum was held on Thursday 6 September 2018 at The Wanderers Club in Johannesburg, South