Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo went for a run. It was something she did often; a regular afternoon habit after a long day at work, unremarkable, the

Our 40th anniversary feature in the Observer reflects on the firm’s journey since 1986, its growth and its commitment to service, justice and trust.

Messages of support and congratulations celebrating 40 years of Mphela & Associates Attorneys, shared by colleagues, friends and community members.

An Open Letter to the Domestic Violence Court Dear Domestic Violence Court, Firstly, congratulations on your remarkable talent for making an urgent matter feel anything

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The case of VVC v JRM and Others [2026] ZACC 2 stands as a definitive shield for the status of customary marriages. For years, there

A judgment was delivered by the High Court of South Africa, Western Cape Division seated at Cape Town unpacking a claim where the driver of

On 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court along with the friends of the Court made a decision on the reassessment on the issue of parental

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In a groundbreaking reportable judgment delivered by the Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, the case of Jacobs and Another v Adams and Another [2025] ZAGPJHC 860