The Open Society Foundation in SA turns 25

by PB-M-Admin | Dec 18, 2018 | News, NEWSLETTERS 2018, PAST EVENTS

On 29 and 30 November ProBono. Org attended the 25th anniversary of the Open Society Foundation for South Africa (OSF-SA), which opened offices in 1993. However, founder George Soros had already been engaged in South Africa since 1979 when he launched a scholarship...

Attorney get-together and feedback session

by PB-M-Admin | Dec 18, 2018 | ATTORNEY WORKSHOPS 2018, News, NEWSLETTERS 2018, PAST EVENTS

On 6 December a good crowd of attorneys, advocates and mediators gathered at our offices to socialise and give us feedback on their experiences staffing our legal clinics and help desks and taking on our clients’ cases. We are grateful for this feedback and also for...

The dead man’s property

by PB-M-Admin | Dec 18, 2018 | ARTICLES ABOUT PROBONO.ORG, News, NEWSLETTERS 2018

By Neliswa Ncama, Durban intern The passing of a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences that a family has to face. After a funeral, they are left to pick up the pieces and figure out how to proceed after this tragedy. The family would have to begin the...

Defamation via social media – rights vs responsibilities

by PB-M-Admin | Dec 18, 2018 | ARTICLES OF INTEREST, News, NEWSLETTERS 2018

 By Uzair Adams Social media platforms have become an increasingly convenient and instant means of communication across the globe. However, easy access to Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter, amongst others, does not come without drawbacks, particularly relating to...

Events and work with SMME’s

by PB-M-Admin | Oct 23, 2018 | ARTICLES ABOUT PROBONO.ORG, News, NEWSLETTERS 2018, PAST EVENTS

By Swazi Malinga. ProBono.Org generally provides legal assistance on corporate governance to young aspiring entrepreneurs, business start-ups and SMMEs by referring their requests for assistance to law firms who have volunteered their services on a pro bono basis. We...

Impact Africa 18 Summit

by PB-M-Admin | Oct 23, 2018 | ATTORNEY WORKSHOPS 2018, News, NEWSLETTERS 2018, PAST EVENTS

By Molebogeng Manyako, Johannesburg intern. Further focus on SMMEs and advancing young entrepreneurs saw ProBono.Org and the British Council collaborate on a session presented by ProBono.Org and Bowmans at the Impact Africa Summit from 20 to 22 June. The purpose of...