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16 Jun 2026

Noemi Muya X Juris Education

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HUUR GAAT VOOR KOOP

15 Jun 2026

HUUR GAAT VOOR KOOP

Can a New Owner Evict You After Buying Your Rental Property? Understanding “Huur Gaat Voor Koop” in South Africa Imagine this, you’ve just paid your rent, settled into your home, and you’re enjoying a quiet evening when there’s a knock at the door. Standing outside is your landlord, who casually informs you that the property […]

THE OZEMPIC TREND

15 Jun 2026

THE OZEMPIC TREND

The Ozempic Trend: Why South Africa’s Weight-Loss Boom is a Legal Minefield Turn on the TV, scroll through TikTok, or chat with friends, and you will inevitably encounter the buzz surrounding GLP-1 drugs. What started as a breakthrough medical treatment for Type 2 diabetes has transformed into a global pop-culture phenomenon. Medications like Ozempic have […]

3rd ANNUAL LEGAL CAREERS WORKSHOP

4 Jun 2026

3rd ANNUAL LEGAL CAREERS WORKSHOP

FWIL LEGAL CAREERS WORKSHOP 📅 29 August 2026🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: R450 | Normal Price: R550 A law degree can take you far beyond the traditional legal paths you may have been exposed to. Join us for the 3rd annual Legal Careers Workshop as we explore the diverse career opportunities available to law graduates and […]

FOR MEN IN LAW MENTORSHIP

4 Jun 2026

FOR MEN IN LAW MENTORSHIP

Introducing the For Men in Law Mentorship Program(@formeninlaw_mentorship) At For Women in Law, our mission has always been rooted in building a more inclusive, empowered, and intentional legal community. Over the years, we’ve created spaces for women in law to grow, connect, and thrive through mentorship, dialogue, and opportunity. Today, we are proud to introduce […]

YOUR PARTNER’S DEBT, YOUR PROBLEM? SECTION 21 AND THE HIDDEN RISKS OF LOVE AND COHABITATION

7 May 2026

YOUR PARTNER’S DEBT, YOUR PROBLEM? SECTION 21 AND THE HIDDEN RISKS OF LOVE AND COHABITATION

Let’s start with the basics, what does it mean to be insolvent? Let us start with the basics, what does it mean to be “insolvent? Insolvency is a financial position where a person is over-indebted and therefore unable to meet their financial obligations when they become due. Thus, for a person to be considered an […]

FWIL MENTORSHIP 2026 (INTAKE 3)

6 May 2026

FWIL MENTORSHIP 2026 (INTAKE 3)

FWIL MENTORSHIP 2026Applications for Intake 3 (June – July) are still open. The FWIL Mentorship programme is exclusive to law students that are enrolled in a tertiary institution and graduates entering the profession within South Africa. The 8 week online programme includes sessions during which the mentees are exposed to traditional and non-traditional career opportunities […]

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