A Review Essay
David Dyzenhaus’ The War Against Law is the most serious critique yet of the legal right’s assault on the rule of law. I have found the book extremely interesting, and I would like to devote the following
Surrogacy in South Africa: what Australians should know
South Africa might seem like an obvious overseas surrogacy destination for Australians. It has high-quality IVF services, costs can be lower than in some other international destinations, and Australia has a substantial South African community, particularly in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne
Egg donation in South Africa: the legal risks explained
For many Australians, egg donation in South Africa has long been an attractive fertility option. The medical standards are high, the costs can be significantly lower than comparable treatment in Australia, and there has historically been a greater availability of
A Focus On Indonesia
This post highlights the twenty-five FCPA enforcement actions concerning conduct (in whole or in part) in Indonesia.
SAP (2024)
The enforcement action concerned conduct in South Africa and Indonesia.
As to Indonesia, the allegations were: “Between approximately 2015 and 2018,
Not Every Heir Gets a Share: The Supreme Court of Appeal Affirms that Spousal Maintenance Could Trump Inheritance
In the recent case of De Bruyn v Master of the High Court, Pretoria and Others (1338/2024) [2026] ZASCA 92 involving a deceased estate, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) gave preference to the claim of a surviving spouse to
The Demise of the Lex Domicilii Matrimonii in South African Private International Law
by Sibusiso Mabaso, Lecturer in Private International Law, University of South Africa
For many years, South African private international law relied on the lex domicilii matrimonii as connecting factor to determine the legal system applicable to the proprietary consequences of
Pay Now, Argue Never: Husband’s Selective Compliance with Rule 43 Maintenance Order Lands Him a Suspended Prison Sentence — M.D.V v F.M.D.V (2025/091265) [2026] ZAWCHC 411 (14 August 2026).
The Western Cape Division has once again demonstrated that it will not tolerate maintenance debtors who treat interim maintenance orders as optional, negotiable or subject to their own private assessment of what is “reasonable”. In M.D.V v F.M.D.V (2025/091265) [2026]
Briefed out, priced out or regulated out? The sustainability crisis facing South Africa’s Legal Profession
By Dr Motlatsi Molefe and Pearl Arnold Mfusi
South Africa’s legal profession stands at a critical crossroads. While much public attention focuses on access to justice and transformation within the sector, a growing concern is emerging from within the profession
The brief that never reaches her desk
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August is a month in which South Africa celebrates the courage, resilience and achievements of women. But it is also a time for honest reflection about the barriers that continue to limit women’s full participation in every
Legal associations unite to intensify the fight for transformation and a unified legal profession
Advocates for Transformation (AFT) held a gala dinner on 27 June 2026, under the theme ‘The Year of Reshaping the Bar’. The dinner was attended by AFT members from across the country and distinguished guest speakers, including the Ambassador of