Former 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Appeal condemns appointments of Malema and Hlophe to the JSC
On 6 August 2024, Retired 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Appeal Azhar Cachalia delivered a compelling public lecture at Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网, where he criticised Parliament's questionable decision to appoint individuals with known unethical conduct to serve on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
Expert notes deepfakes' potential to impact national elections
At a recent event hosted by Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网’s Law Faculty on 16 April 2024, Dr Nomalanga Mashinini, a senior lecturer at the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of the Witwatersrand specialising in image rights protection, discussed the challenges posed by deepfakes in maintaining electoral integrity.
Navigating South Africa's land reform with 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 and Visiting Professor Nambitha Dambuza
In a rare spotlight on South Africa's ongoing struggle with land reform, Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网’s Law Faculty, as part of the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网’s 120th-anniversary celebrations, hosted a public lecture in collaboration with the Black Lawyers Association student charter.
Visionary paths unfold at annual Law Faculty Opening
On 22 February 2024, Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网's Law Faculty officially began its academic year with a its annual Faculty Opening evening. The event welcomed students, faculty members, and a notable guest, marking the occasion as a significant moment in the faculty’s annual calendar.
Legal luminary spotlights administrative law in farewell lecture
On 03 October 2023, Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 hosted Professor Clive Plasket for his final public lecture as a Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Law.
LLM Candidate scoops first prize in the Prestigious South African Law Reform Legal Essay Competition
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Faculty of Law LLM Candidate, Tafadzwa Mavindidze, has been announced as the first-place recipient of the prestigious South African Law Reform Legal Essay Competition (SALRC) prize for 2023.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Law students shine in Geneva
A team of four final-year Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Faculty of Law students boarded a 13-hour flight to Geneva, Switzerland, to participate in the prestigious John H Jackson International Trade Law Moot Court Competition.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 honours alumnus Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga with an honorary degree
At its fourth graduation ceremony on Thursday, 30 March 2023, at 14h30, Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 will confer a degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) (honoris causa) on its alumnus and 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, Justice Mbuyiseli Russel Madlanga.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 LLM student and part-time lecturer wins the prestigious South African Law Reform Legal Essay Competition
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 LLM student and part-time lecturer, Hugh Harnett has been announced as the winner of the prestigious South African Law Reform Legal Essay Competition (SALRC) for 2021. The results were delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions and were only announced last week.
Agency as a complex fiduciary relationship
On 7 September 2022, the Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Deputy Vice Chancellors, Faculty of Law staff, fellow academics, students, family and friends of Professor Graham Glover gathered in the Eden Grove Blue Lecture Theatre for his inaugural lecture entitled “‘Please Call Me’ Agent: The Taxonomy of Agency Law in South Africa.”
Professor Bamgbose delivers thought-provoking public lecture on alternative methods of resolving conflict in nation building
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Law Faculty on Wednesday hosted a public lecture by former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships) at the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Ibadan, distinguished visiting Professor Oluyemisi Bamgbose.
Dr Mashinini advocates for Image Rights
Dr Mashinini represented the Faculty of Law at the International Human Rights Law Conference in Cairo, Egypt
Southern African Law Teachers Conference on 11-15 July 2022 at the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Fort Hare, East London
Dr Mashinini, Ms Ndyulo and Mr Malahleka presented papers at the 2022 Southern African Law Teachers Conference
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 alumni make this year’s prestigious Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans list
Several alumni from Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 are among this year’s Mail & Guardian top 200 Young South Africans. Every year, the Mail & Guardian celebrates the most interesting and talented young South Africans under 35, who have shown themselves to be leaders.
A continent in crisis: Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 academics discuss how the Ukraine-Russia conflict will impact Africa
The Ukraine-Russia conflict has not only devasted many parts of Ukraine but is also having ripple effects throughout the world. The challenges it presents to Africa are particular to its vulnerabilities. At an event hosted by the Internationalisation Office, the Law Faculty, and the Africa Centre, academics from Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 discussed how the war would affect the African continent.
Mashinini becomes 'Doctor of Laws' at 29.
Dr Nomalanga Mashinini, a recently promoted Senior Lecturer of the Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Law Faculty completed her doctoral degree in 2021 at the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Pretoria, exactly 10 years since she first arrived in Hatfield, Pretoria to study an LLB degree in 2011.
Where do we draw the line between secular and sacred? The Inaugural Lecture of Professor Helena van Coller
As per its time-honoured tradition, Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 held the inaugural lecture of Professor Helena van Coller on 26 April 2022, after she received her status as a full professor. Inaugural lectures serve as a recognition and celebration of induction and a platform for professors to showcase their scholarly contributions to their field.
Sthandwa Khuzwayo and Thobani Ndebele win the 2022 Final Year Moot
Final Year 2022 Moot Competition
Associate Professor Helen Kruuse receives the 2022 Faculty of Law Research Award
Congratulations to the worthy recipient of the 2022 Faculty of Law Research Award, Associate Professor Helen Kruuse!
Faculty of Law kickstarts the 2022 academic year with a face-to-face orientation for the first time after 2 years
The Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Faculty of Law hosted an orientation day for the LLB Penultimate Year students on 18 February 2022.
First year student wins library virtual penalty shoot out!
The Law Faculty librarian Ms Sindi Gule put the first years through their paces this year with a grueling test of their ability to retrieve online library resources.
The passage of the Legal Practice Act with Krish Govender: A virtual guest lecture
The Rhodes Faculty of Law virtually hosted Mr Krish Govender, a stalwart of the South African legal profession, earlier this week.
Hlengiwe Khumalo and Sivenathi Mtshwisa make us proud at the 2021 Kovsie Moot Court Competition
Two first year students, Ms Hlengiwe Khumalo and Mr Sivenathi Mtshwisa, from the Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Faculty of Law participated in the 17th Annual Kovsie Moot Court Competition.
Career Drive with Inkululeko
On 14 October 2021, Inkululeko and partnered with the Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网, Faculty of Law in a career talk.
Career Talks with iKamva Youth
Lisa Ndyulo, Amanda Phephu and Nomalanga Mashinini had career talks with students from iKamva Youth
Winners of the Legal Skills Heads of Argument exercise 2021 announced
The Faculty is delighted to announce that the winners of the Legal Skills Heads of Argument exercise for 2021.
Career Day with Inkululeko, hosted by the Black Lawyers Association Student Chapter and Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Faculty of Law
We had some fun with the students at Inkululeko
Challenging the language of power in South African courts and beyond
Language constituted in how and what we ‘hear’ and ‘speak’ impacts various aspects of our reality, including how we experience the South African democracy as it stands. Those were some of the words from 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Belinda Hartle at the virtual launch of A handbook on Legal Languages and the quest for linguistic equality in South Africa and beyond by Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 alumna, Dr Zakeera Docrat, in partnership with Professor Russell Kaschula and Professor Monwabisi Ralarala.
The Faculty has launched a gender-based violence and COVID/19 support campaign.
The Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Faculty of Law is donating face masks to local schools in Makhanda.
RUCE COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Team
Rhodes has partnered with the Department of Health to accelerate the pace of COVID 19 Vaccinations in Makhanda.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 to honour phenomenal community builder, Nontsikelelo Biko at its virtual graduation
On its 72nd graduation ceremony on the 28th of April 2021, Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 will confer a degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) (honoris causa) on community builder, Nontsikelelo Ntsiki Biko.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 appoints retired Attorney-General as first Ombud
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 has appointed retired provincial Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Les Roberts as the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网’s first Ombudsperson. His two-year appointment expires in 2022.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 to honour the people’s advocate, Dumisa Buhle Ntsebeza SC at its virtual graduation
On its 72nd graduation ceremony on the 28th of April 2021, Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 will confer a degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) (honoris causa) on African Court for Human Rights and People’s Rights 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 and Cricket South Africa’s Social Justice Ombudsman, Advocate Dumisa Buhle Ntsebeza SC.
Law Faculty celebrates success of staff and students during turbulent 2020 academic year
The Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Law Faculty recently kicked off its 2021 academic year by celebrating the success of academic staff and students alike.
Professor G Glover - Faculty Research Award 2021 Recipient
Professor Glover was awarded the 2021 Faculty Research Award at the Faculty Opening Function on 30 March 2021.
Professor Rosaan Krüger's appointment as Acting 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of the High Court
The Faculty of Law celebrates Professor Rosaan Krüger’s appointment as an Acting 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of the High Court.
Two is better than one, as two sets of twins enroll at Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网
Someone who has read the novel Ityala Lamawele by Samuel Edward Krune Mqhayi or watched the telenovela on SABC 1 would know that it is sometimes rare for twins to see eye to eye, let alone love the same things. However, two sets of twins who came to register at Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 this week paint an altogether different story.
Passing of a former staff member, Professor Emeritus Richman Mqeke
It is with great sadness that we record the passing of a former staff member in the Faculty of Law, Professor Emeritus Richman Mqeke.
Second graduation for Masters and PhD, a first for Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网
For the first time in over 100 years of existence, Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 will on Friday 30 October 2020, be hosting an exclusive inaugural graduation ceremony for Masters and Doctoral graduates.
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When a young Gerald Bloem was growing up in Kroonstad, he never imagined he would one day be entrusted with the role of Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Council Chairperson.
Mr Mathiba joins Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网, Faculty of Law.
The Faculty of Law welcomes a new lecturer, Mr Gaopalelwe Mathiba.
An intergenerational discussion between Justice Moseneke and Rhodes Law Students
The former Deputy Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court will be visiting the Faculty of Law at Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网.
10 Old Rhodians feature in the Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans
Every year, the Mail & Guardian searches for the 200 most outstanding young South Africans and celebrates them. This year, the newspaper received about 8 000 nominations, and 10 current and former Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 students featured on the list of 200.
Two Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 academics recognised by Academy of Science
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Professor in Biotechnology, Janice Limson and Professor Emma Lubaale in the Faculty of Law were recently inaugurated as Members of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) respectively.
South African high court prohibits Muslim call to prayer. Why it got it wrong
The High Court in Durban, the port city in KwaZulu-Natal on the east coast of South Africa, has granted an interdict against a mosque, stopping its call to prayer (the athaan or adhan) because it can be heard from a neighbour’s house across the street.
Rhodes Alumni, Sinal Govender and Claire Keet Pollock named Top 200 Young South Africans 2020 by Mail & Guardian
The Faculty is proud of the excellent achievement received by Sinal and Claire.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Honorary Doctorate recipient and human rights lawyer, Advocate George Bizos, dies at 92
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 community has learnt with great sadness about the passing of one of gallant fighters against apartheid and a long-time friend of Nelson Mandela, Advocate George Bizos.
Professor H van Coller received the 2020 Law Research Award
The Law Faculty congratulates Prof H van Coller for receiving the inaugural Law Faculty Research Award.
Professor Rosaan Kruger's term as Dean comes to an end
At the end of July 2020, Prof Rosaan Kruger concludes a period of six years as Dean of the Faculty of Law.
The faculty mourns Adv Ntsiki Sandi
It is with great regret that the Law Faculty must record the passing of Adv Ntsiki Sandi due to Covid-19 complications.
South African cops need linguistic training – urgently
If you have been the victim of a crime, one of the first interactions you’ll have with police is when an officer takes your sworn statement. Language is key to this process: you tell an officer your story, and they record it, usually writing it by hand.
Professor Charlene Lubaale joins Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网, Faculty of Law.
The Faculty of Law would like to welcome our new staff member, Associate Professor Charlene Lubaale, who joined us in April 2020.
Understanding the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)
The Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Law Clinic strives to improve access to justice through the provision of free legal services to indigent people in most areas of law. Currently the Law Clinic is closed due to lockdown regulations, so is unable to see clients at either its New Street offices or at the Assumption Development Centre as usual. The date of the re-opening of the office is uncertain at this time.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 moot competition team makes it to finals despite global pandemic challenges
A team of final-year LLB students from Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 has made it to the final round in the 18th edition of the prestigious John H Jackson Moot Court Competition, and member Hayley Camilla Warring was awarded Best Orator in the semi-finals. The semi-final took place online in late April.
Hayley Camilla Warring received the award for Best Orator in the semi-finals of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition.
The Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 team recently competed in the virtual African Regional Rounds of the 18th Edition of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition.
Annual Moot Court competition moves online
This year’s John H Jackson (formerly ELSA) Moot Court Competition will continue on virtual platforms in real-time, as finalists compete in the African Regional Round this week.
2019/2020 John. H. Jackson Moot Court Competition
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 LLB students will participate in 2019/2020 John. H. Jackson Moot Court Competition
Forensic linguists explore how emojis can be used as evidence in court
Emojis have become ubiquitous in text communication – messages are peppered with smiley faces, hearts and other graphic icons. They were first drawn by graphic designer Shigetaka Kurita, and generated by a Japanese communications firm called NTT DoCoMo in the late 1990s. Now they’re everywhere.
Rhodes Law Postgraduate student invited to participate in the prestigious Young Scholars Fellowship on Religion and the Rule of Law at Christ Church, Oxford.
After a process of shortlisting and interviews, Law Faculty PhD student, Mr Idowu Akinloye was invited as only one of 15 participants to attend a prestigious Young Scholars Fellowship on Religion and the Rule of Law, to be held July 20 – August 8, 2020, at Christ Church, Oxford.
Justice Froneman in Legal Theory 3 Lecture
The Legal Theory 3/LLB 2 class were surprised and delighted when Justice Johan Froneman, Constitutional Court judge, arrived at their 0840 Monday morning lecture.
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On Monday, 17 February, the Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Faculty of Law held its opening ceremony for the 2020 academic year. For the event, the Faculty invited respected, retired 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Dayalin Chetty to deliver the keynote speech.
Law Faculty Research Showcase 2020
Invitation to all staff, postgraduate and final year LLB students
Rhodes Law students participated in 2019 Child Law Moot Court Competition
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网, Faculty of Law was represented by Tshwanelo Mabelane and Vuyo Mxhonywa at the Child Law Moot Court Competition hosted by the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Pretoria on 18-19 October 2019.
Rhodes LLB students take part in 2019 LexisNexis Moot Competition in Pretoria.
Mr Shaun Bergover recently accompanied and coached four of our students at the LexisNexis Moot competition in Pretoria, hosted by the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Pretoria.
The Protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions in Africa
Professor Enyinna Nwauche’s highly anticipated book on traditional cultural expression in Africa has been published.
Book refines South African law through forensic linguistics
Collaboration between students and supervisors is key, explained Professor Monwabisi Ralarala the Director of the Fundani Center for Higher Education, CPUT and Chairperson of the African Language Association of South Africa (ALASA), at a recent book launch at Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网.
The value of dissenting judgments
On 8 October, the Law Faculty’s Visiting Professor and 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Appeal in the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), Clive Plasket, delivered a public lecture in the Moot Room at Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网.
The Black Lawyers Association Student Chapter hosted a talk: Conversations with Professor Thuli Madonsela about “Reflections on Political Party Funding”.
The Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Black Lawyers Association Student Chapter (BLASC) recently hosted their first-ever annual colloquium: "Conversations with".
Cachalia JA appointed as a Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Law
The Faculty is delighted that Cachalia JA (now also Visiting Professor Cachalia) accepted its request to become a visiting professor at the Faculty, which request has now just been formally approved by Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网’s Senate and Council.
Faculty member localises UN curriculum on professional ethics
Helen Kruuse, senior lecturer, was appointed earlier this year as an ‘ethics champion’ in the United Nation’s Education for Justice (E4J) programme, an initiative of the UN’s Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Tonthozo Saukila awarded the Phatshoane Henney Inc Shield for the top mootist in the LLB Penultimate Moot Final
On 21 August, the top four finalists of the Penultimate LLB class argued for the coveted position of top mootist and runner up 2019.
Are ethical lawyers on the decline?
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网’s Faculty of Law hosted visiting lecturer, Max Boqwana, on 22 July for a public lecture titled: “Ethics in the legal profession”.
Final year LLB students present papers at the Conference on the Decolonisation and Africanisation of Legal Education
On 15 July 2019, the South African Law Dean’s Association hosted the “Law Students’ Conference on the Decolonisation and Africanisation of Legal Education”, at the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Venda.
Prof van Coller and PhD student Idowu Akinloye attended and presented papers at the 7th annual African Consortium for Law and Religion Studies (ACLARS) conference.
Prof van Coller and PhD student Idowu Akinloye attended and presented papers at the 7th annual African Consortium for Law and Religion Studies (ACLARS) conference in Gaborone, Botswana from 19 to 21 May 2019.
RU Open Day - Law
On Friday, 10 May 2019, the Faculty of Law spent some time with the high school students who attended Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网’s Open Day.
Final Year LLB students to participate in John H. Jackson International Trade Law Moot Court Competition
Stuart Bently, Rhulani Matsimbi, Ryan Birkner, Jeremy de Beer will be representing the faculty at the 2019 John H. Jackson International Trade Law Moot Court Competition.
Customary Law in South African Courts – Shunned? by Visiting Professor & 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Appeal Nambitha Dambuza
On 17 April 2019, the Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Faculty of Law was honoured to host a public lecture presented by Visiting Professor and 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Appeal Nambitha Dambuza.
LLB Graduation 2019
The Faculty hosted a celebratory garden party for the LLB graduates on 11 April 2019.
Nkcubeko Balani, Final Year LLB student passes away.
The Faculty of Law is saddened by the untimely death of one of our final year LLB students, Nkcubeko Balani on 6 April 2019 in Pietermaritzburg.
Christopher Stroud wins 2019 Moot Court Final
Congratulations to Christopher Stroud on winning the Moot Final on 25 March 2019!
Law Faculty Final Year students will be representing South Africa in the 2019 ICC Moot Competition at The Hague.
Daniel Coetzer, Ayanda Mpofu, Bryony Fox, Clarize Coertze, and Erika Heaton will be representing the faculty at the 2019 ICC Moot Competition in The Hague.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网, Faculty of Law Opening with Justice Madlanga
On 22 February 2019, the Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Faculty of Law hosted the annual Faculty Opening Function.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Final Year LLB students to represent South Africa in Jean-Pictet Competition
Sibusiso Ngwila, Ferdinand Weyers, and Andile Msane will be taking part in the Jean-Pictet Competition from 16 March to 23 March 2019.
Faculty of Law Opening function at 17:15 in the Moot Room, Faculty of Law
The Faculty of Law will be hosting the 2019 Faculty Opening function. Guest Speaker: Justice M Madlanga
LLB graduate Tuscany Parkin receives Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship
Tuscany Parkin has been an outstanding LLB student at the Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网, Faculty of Law from 2014 – 2018.
Final year LLB student Trecia Makhubele was selected to represent South Africa at the Model African Union summit
Final year LLB student Trecia Makhubele was selected to represent South Africa at the Model African Union summit hosted by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in partnership with the AU, from October 2nd to 4th, 2018 in Addis Ababa.
Procedural fairness, executive decision-making and the rule of law
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网’s Faculty of Law was treated to a public lecture by visiting Professor Clive Plasket 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of the High Court, Eastern Cape Division on 2 October.
Professor Wim Trengove narrates ‘abuse of power’ story
A fully-packed Moot Room, which included Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Vice-Chancellor Dr Sizwe Mabizela, and members of the local National Prosecuting Authority, welcomed legal legend Visiting Professor Wim Trengove SC on 10 September 2018.
Penultimate Moot Final 2018
The internal moot competition for Penultimate Year LLB students took place from 13 to 17 August 2018, with the final taking place on 22 August 2018.
老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 President Mbenenge urges students to serve their communities
On 01 August, the Black Lawyers Association (BLA) Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Student Chapter hosted a discussion with 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 President Mbenenge.
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Law Faculty alumnus receives prestigious Fulbright Scholarship
The Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Faculty of Law has the pleasure of celebrating the award of the US Fulbright Foreign Student Program Scholarship to its alumnus and former Andrew W Mellon Lecturer, Mr Tladi Marumo.
Report for the International Trade Law Moot for the European Law Students’ Association (ELSA) All Africa Round 2018
Four final year LLB students participated in the All Africa Round of the ELSA Trade Law Moot competition during 24 to 29 April.
RHODES RECEIVES FULL LLB ACCREDITATION FROM COUNCIL ON HIGHER EDUCATION
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) on Thursday 14 June 2018 released its final revised reaccreditation outcomes concerning the Higher Education Quality Committee’s (HEQC’s) National Review of LLB Programmes. Rhodes’s LLB has been fully reaccredited.
Rhodes wins second place at International Trade Law Moot in Kenya
Four final year Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 LLB students participated in the All Africa Round of the ELSA Trade Law Moot competition between 24 and 29 April in Nairobi, Kenya.
Women’s parental rights concerning ulwaluko rites
Women’s parental rights concerning ulwaluko rites
The African Regional Round of the ELSA Moot Court Competition
Dear Friends of the Faculty Four of our final year LLB students leave for Kenya to compete in the All Africa Round of the European Law Students' Associations (ELSA) International Trade Law Competition.
‘WOMEN’S PARENTAL RIGHTS IN ULWALUKO (CIRCUMCISION): A PARADOX?’
‘WOMEN’S PARENTAL RIGHTS IN ULWALUKO (CIRCUMCISION): A PARADOX?’
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The Eastern Cape Division 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 President’s encouraging speech helped set a positive tone for the coming academic year at Rhodes’ Faculty of Law annual opening function, which took place 1 March 2018.
Faculty of Law Opening
The Faculty of Law requests the pleasure of your company at the Faculty Opening
Illicit outflows of capital crippling Africa
Over 50 years Africa has lost an estimated $1-trillion at around $50 billion annually through illicit financial overflows.
Congratulations Thembakazi Mveve
Rhodes Law Clinic and the Law Faculty congratulates Thembakazi Mveve on her admission as an attorney.
Orientation Day: Penultimate Year LLB Students 2018
Orientation Day: Penultimate Year LLB Students 2018
LLB NATIONAL REVIEW: REVISED REACCREDITATION OUTCOMES
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) on Wednesday, 15 November 2017, released its revised reaccreditation outcomes concerning the Higher Education Quality Committee’s (HEQC’s) National Review of LLB Programmes. Rhodes’s LLB has been reaccredited, subject to meeting one specific condition, on which it must report to the CHE by 10 May 2018.
SALDA COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE OUTCOME OF THE NATIONAL LLB REVIEW
SALDA COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE OUTCOME OF THE NATIONAL LLB REVIEW
The Trengove Talks Part 4: Hate speech in a modern South Africa
Hate speech in a modern South Africa
The Trengove Talks Part 3: Is the government at war with the banks?
A discussion of Minister of Finance v Oakbay Investments
The Trengove Talks Part 2: How legal ethics flew out with al-Bashir
How legal ethics flew out with al-Bashir
The Trengove Talks Part 1: The day same-sex couples got the last laugh
On the 18th and 19th of September this year, visiting professor Advocate Wim Trengove SC presented five talks at Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网. A brief report of each talk has been posted here as a series.
How Ubuntu impacts legal ethics
On 4 October 2017, Professor Thaddeus Metz from the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Johannesburg gave a presentation to Rhodes law students on what ubuntu entails for legal justice and ethics.
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South African High Court 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 in the Eastern Cape division, and presently acting 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of the SCA, Clive Plasket presented a public lecture on 11 October 2017 titled: ‘Judicial Review, Administrative Power and Deference: A view from the Bench’ at the Faculty of Law.
Rhodes Law team in the top 3 in African Human Rights Moot Court
The Faculty of Law team impressed at the finals of the 26th African Human Rights Moot Court Competition finals in Mauritius when they made it to the top three.
Rhodes bids a fond farewell to Mam' Thandeka Heleni
After 28 years of dedicated service to Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Law Clinic, the Faculty of Law and the university at large Thandeka Heleni is retiring and the Clinic bids her a fond farewell and wishes her a blissful retirement.
Rhodes team excels at the African Human Rights Moot Competition
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 law students once again proved their standing at the 2017 African Human Rights Moot Court Competition held from 18-23 September at the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Mauritius.
NLU Delhi – HSF International Negotiation Competition
On Wednesday 7 September 2016, 2 final year LLB students - Ms Orla Murphy and Ms Relebohile Chabeli, together with Ms Tarryn Cooper-Bell, an attorney at the Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Law Clinic, departed for Delhi, India to compete in the 3rd annual NLU Delhi – HSF International Negotiation Competition which was held in Delhi from 9-11 September 2016.
NMMU announces new Law Dean - Avinash Govindjee (1995)
Professor of Law Avinash Govindjee – an accomplished researcher and lecturer, with a high level of involvement within the community – is the new Executive Dean in the Faculty of Law at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网. Prior to his appointment as Dean, he was Head of the Department of Public Law and Deputy Head of the Labour and Social Security Law Unit within the Faculty.
Law academic awarded Coimbra Group Scholarship
Prof van Coller, Associate Professor at the Rhodes Law Faculty received a grant from the Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Young African Researchers to spend three months at a Coimbra Group 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 for research purposes.
The Constitution at work: "The role of universities in building inclusive socitieties
On Monday 25 July 2016, the Centre for Constitutional Rights (CFCR) supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), hosted a discussion at Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 (RU) in conjunction with the Law Faculty as part of their running constitutional dialogue series. The aim of these discussions is to create a platform for conversation and debate about the Constitution and the values and rights contained therein. This discussion focused on the role that universities play in the building of inclusive societies, especially in the communities that they occupy.
Rhodes Law students to represent Africa in Geneva
The Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 ELSA Moot team, consisting of four final year LLB students, has won the African Regional Round of the European Law Students Association (ELSA) Moot Court Competition on Friday 1 April.
International Win for Rhodes’ Law Student
Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 LLB soon-to-be graduate, Jason McMillan has won the prestigious international SIEL/CUP Essay Competition for 2015.
Professor Helena van Coller appointed to AdJASA
Professor Helena van Coller was appointed to the executive of the Administrative Justice Association of South Africa at the second AdJASA conference held at the Salt Rock Hotel in Kwazulu Natal recently.
Professor Enyinna Nwauche delivers paper on 'Ritual Slaughter' at Harvard Law School
Professor Nwauche continues to fly the faculty's flag high. He recently delivered a paper at the Harvard Workshop on Animals in Comparative Constitutional Law.
Attitude, altruism and ethical values – Visiting Professor Donald Nicolson, OBE
Prof Nicolson’s visited Rhodes Law Faculty from the 15th to 19th February 2016 as one of its 5 visiting professors/lecturers.
Rhodes Wins SA Inter-Varsity Mock Trial Competition
Rhodes Wins SA Inter-Varsity Mock Trial Competition
Professor Glover delivers seminar for Eastern Cape 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网s
Professor Glover delivers seminar for Eastern Cape 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网s
Professor Laurence Juma gives the Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award Lecture
Professor Laurence Juma gives the Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award Lecture
Rhodes team wins SA Inter-Varsity Mock Trial Competition
Rhodes team wins SA Inter-Varsity Mock Trial Competition
No kangaroos loose in this paddock: the compulsory legal ethics course
Helen Kruuse and Lucy Maxwell No kangaroos loose in this paddock: the compulsory legal ethics course
Advisory Board of the Faculty of Law
Nominations open for Advisory Board of the Faculty of Law
South African Law Teachers Conference
Rhodes Law Faculty and Law Clinic present at the SALTC (South African Law Teachers Conference)
Mellon Senior Scholar: Prof. Donald Nicholson
Mellon Senior Scholar, Prof Donald Nicholson, inspires faculty members, clinicians and students
Appointment of Patron of the Law Clinic
The Law Faculty is proud to announce an exciting new development: the appointment of the Honourable 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Lex Mpati as Patron of the Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Law Clinic.