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The North Gauteng High Court has dismissed an application by former President Thabo Mbeki and ex-Minister Brigitte Mabandla to intervene in a constitutional case involving apartheid-era prosecutions referred by the TRC, ruling that reputational concerns do not amount to a legal interest.

Lebogang Seshoka, 11, is battling stage 4 brain cancer. Paralysed and in need of a wheelchair, her mother Caroline is pleading for urgent help with medical and daily care support.

AI is rapidly transforming legal practice, offering efficiency and broader access to justice. However, ethical challenges like bias, data privacy, and unequal access must be addressed to ensure AI supports fair and responsible legal outcomes.

Decades after their execution under apartheid, two Ga-Maupa activists will be finally laid to rest with dignity through the Gallows Exhumation Project.

With fewer than five ICU beds per 100 000 people, South Africa faces a critical care crisis. Professor Fathima Paruk of the University of Pretoria says bold ICU reform in South Africa is needed.

Access to justice in South Africa takes center stage in the Justice Department’s 2025/26 budget, with Minister Kubayi announcing reforms to modernize courts, support victims, and transform legal services.

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When a baby was found abandoned in Sebokeng’s Zone 14, heartbreak gave way to hope as thousands responded with donations, ensuring the child’s safety and future care.

Michael Mayalo offers a powerful reflection on how one young South African’s journey transformed his worldview — and how storytelling can become quiet diplomacy in a divided world.

SCOPA’s decision to investigate the embattled Road Accident Fund is being hailed as a landmark moment in the fight for accountability. Victim advocates urge public participation as the inquiry gets underway.