Author: Martin Akuma
Female legal practitioners attended the ‘Breaking Boundaries Brunch: A Celebration of African Women in Law and Justice,’ hosted iKamva Initiative, an initiative of the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Faculty of Law. The event was graced by the Deputy Judge President of the Free State Division of the High Courts, Martha Mbhele, who delivered the keynote address. The iKamva Initiative, an initiative of the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Faculty of Law, hosted the ‘Breaking Boundaries Brunch: A Celebration of African Women in Law and Justice,’ on 30 August 2025. In her opening remarks, Professor Puseletso Letete briefly explained that the iKamva…
Posted: 6 October, 2025 | Author: AfricLaw | Filed under: Amanda Janell DeAmor Quest | Tags: 200 million girls, Africa, Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women, Convention on the Rights of the Child, female genital mutilation, fgm, global public health concern, human rights violation, initiation ritual for women and girls, international human rights law, nation-wide outrage, no benefits, physical force, prerequisite for marriage | Author: Amanda Janell DeAmor QuestCommonwealth Caribbean Lawyer On August 11, 2025, the BBC reported the death of a one-month-old baby girl who had been subjected to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in…
On 23 August 2025, the South African Women Lawyers Association (SAWLA) held its first presidential awards and fundraising dinner in Johannesburg. The prestigious dinner which brought together judges, legal practitioners, academics and the business community, was also attended by stalwart and founder of SAWLA, former Justice Minister and Ambassador of South Africa to Sweden, Brigitte Mabandla. President of SAWLA, Nomaswazi Shabangu-Mndawe, told attendees that the dinner was held in recognition and appreciation for the contribution of women in the legal profession. Ms Shabangu-Mndawe added that the event was also an opportunity to celebrate, share experiences, and strengthen solidarity with SAWLA…
Posted: 25 September, 2025 | Author: AfricLaw | Filed under: Nqobani Nyathi | Tags: 1.2 billion children, Africa, African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, Children with disabilities, corporal punishment of children, dropout rates, General Comment 9, global public health concern, Guidelines on Ending Violence Against Children in Africa, no benefits, physical force, public health crisis, religion, religious traditions, tradition, violence, World Health Organisation (WHO) | Author: Nqobani NyathiDoctoral Candidate, Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria On 20 August 2025, the World Health Organisation…
The Law Society of Lesotho held its elective conference and annual general meeting on 25 July 2025, in the district of Leribe. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) saw a high turnout from members of the organisation, as well as international delegates from South Africa and Eswatini, who attended to confirm and reiterate their support for and collaborative with the Law Society of Lesotho. Among the South African delegates was the Chief Executive Officer of the Legal Practice Council (LPC), Charity Nzuza, who delivered a message of support at the annual general meeting of the Law Society of Lesotho. She spoke…
Posted: 22 September, 2025 | Author: AfricLaw | Filed under: Lakshita Kanhiya | Tags: African Union (AU) Assembly, AUCEVAWG, combat violence, Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (CEVAWG), displaced women, ensuring gender-responsive budgeting, free from violence, harmful labour, human rights, older women, questionable consultations, religious fundamentalism, right of women and girls, sexual and gender minorities, shrinking civic space, state obligations, travaux préparatoires, Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT), vulnerable groups, women with disabilities | Author: Lakshita KanhiyaInitiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa (ISLA) Introduction In February 2025, the African Union (AU) Assembly adopted the Convention on…
The Association for the Protection of Road Accident Victims (APRAV) said that any attempt to revive the Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) at this point flies in the face of democratic process, public sentiment, and constitutional duty. This was said at a media briefing that was hosted by APRAV in Pretoria on 23 July 2025. APRAV Deputy Chairperson and national spokesperson Ngoako Mohlaloga said that the continued reference to RABS in official discourse is deeply concerning. He pointed out that it suggests either wilful ignorance or strategic misrepresentation. He added that Parliament has rejected RABS three times, reflecting ‘the people…
Posted: 18 September, 2025 | Author: AfricLaw | Filed under: Mariam Kamunyu | Tags: ACHPR, advocacy, African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, African feminists, Akina Mama wa Afrika, Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, AUCEVAWG, civil society actors, ethical implications of exclusion, Fòs Feminista, feminist movements, gender-based violence, international law, legality, Participatory Legitimacy, power imbalances, ravaux préparatoires, Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, women and girls in Africa | Author: Dr Mariam KamunyuBritish Academy International Fellow, School of Law and Politics , Cardiff University In February 2025, the African Union (AU) adopted…
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The Black Lawyers Association (BLA) Gauteng Branch hosted a young lawyer’s event in June in Gauteng. The conference was well attended by young members of the BLA, including LLB students from various universities in Gauteng. The keynote address was delivered by the Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who said the legal professionals have a critical role to play in ensuring that energy systems are not captured by narrow interest but instead serve the public good. ‘If we are to support reindustrialisation and inclusive growth, we must strengthen the legal foundations of the energy system by: Establishing rules that ensure…