June 17, 2025
UP LLM candidate, O’fentse Mothibe, named Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellow
The Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria (UP) proudly celebrates O’fentse Mothibe, a Master of Laws (LLM) candidate in Mercantile Law, who has been...
June 09, 2025
Legal officer in the Presidency graduates from UP with a PhD
Reason Misiiwa Baloyi, the legal administrative officer in the Presidency of the Republic of South Africa, recently graduated from the University of Pretoria...
June 05, 2025
#UPGraduations2025: Muhammed Samaria’s journey through law, leadership and lifelong learning
For Muhammed Samaria, a BCom Law and LLB graduate from the University of Pretoria, the study of law has been both a personal passion and a purposeful pursuit...
June 04, 2025
UP Law graduate tackling product liability in the 4IR Era
From a young age, Takudzwa Matekwe was drawn to disciplines that explored humanity, justice and expression. Now, years later, his journey has come full circle...
May 28, 2025
Dr Kgopotso Maunatlala earns LLD with a vision to transform legal education
Dr Kgopotso Maunatlala, a lecturer in the Department of Private Law at the University of Pretoria's (UP) Faculty of Law, is part of the 2025 Autumn Graduation...
May 16, 2025
UP EXPERT OPINION: Educational exceptions in Copyright Amendment Bill are mandated by international law and the Constitution
The Constitutional Court will on 21 and 22 May 2025 hear submissions relating to the constitutionality of the Copyright Amendment Bill that has been in the...
May 15, 2025
UP Law Faculty Festival 2025: A celebration of community and careers
The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Law recently rolled out the red carpet for its much-anticipated Faculty Festival 2025, held on 29 and 30 April at...
May 12, 2025
UP Law graduate Ronewa Khakhu named among SA’s brightest legal rising stars
Ronewa Khakhu, a University of Pretoria's (UP) Faculty of Law alumna, is rapidly making her mark in South Africa’s legal profession. She earned national...
May 07, 2025
UP EXPERT OPINION: What the World Needs to Know About Malawi’s 2025 Elections
The upcoming general elections in the Republic of Malawi, scheduled for September 2025, have garnered significant interest among stakeholders in the region...
May 02, 2025
Khumo Botshelo on the Exchange Experience That Changed Her Path
Sometimes, the best opportunities come when you least expect them. For Khumo Botshelo, a third-year LLB student at the University of Pretoria (UP), the chance...
April 20, 2025
Reframing South Africa’s Constitutional Narrative: Insights from Professor James Fowkes at the Department of Jurisprudence’s Research Seminar
The South African Constitution of 1996 is widely regarded as a negotiated constitution based on core ideals. However, Professor Fowkes contended that both of...
April 16, 2025
UP EXPERT OPINION: Coup waves in West Africa: Analysing the military interventions in Guinea, Mali and Gabon Details
As of August 2023, with a total of 220, the African continent is regarded as the region that has experienced the highest number of military coups, hereafter...
April 16, 2025
Prof Ebenezer Durojaye appointed as Acting Director of Centre for Human Rights
The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria wishes to inform its partners and stakeholders that Prof Ebenezer Durojaye has been...
April 16, 2025
The Faculty of Law hosts the 2025 Welcome Event: a year of excellence, collaboration, and collegiality.
The Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria kicked off the 2025 academic year with a faculty-wide welcoming celebration on March 19, 2025, at the Sanlam...
March 31, 2025
Students from UP Law and University of Pennsylvania participate in cross-continental legal dialogue and exchange their perspectives.
On March 14, 2025, the University of Pretoria (UP) hosted a group of law students from the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN) for a beneficial academic and...
March 29, 2025
Book Launch: Dispute Resolution in Africa, A Journey Forward
On March 13, 2025, the Department of Procedural Law hosted a book launch at the SRC Chambers on the University of Pretoria's Hatfield campus. Professor Rashri...
March 14, 2025
“Being SRC President means ensuring that every student feels heard, represented, and supported in their academic and personal journey,” - Vhutshilo Muambadzi
Meet Vhutshilo Muambadzi, a final-year LLB student at the University of Pretoria (UP) and the 2025 Student Representative Council (SRC) President. She embodies...
March 13, 2025
The 2025 Law Career Fair, presented by UP Career Services, prepares students for their legal careers.
This year's Law Career Fair was meticulously planned to provide students with the opportunity to learn about the areas of specialisation offered by employers...
March 07, 2025
UP Mercantile Law and the National Consumer Commission Formalise Collaboration During National Consumer Protection Week
The Department of Mercantile Law at the University of Pretoria (UP) and the National Consumer Commission (NCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today...
February 28, 2025
UP Law Moot Society clinches its 9th consecutive win at National Philip Jessup Competition
The Faculty of Law's Moot Society at the University of Pretoria (UP) has once again showcased its excellence by winning the national rounds of the Philip C...