by Margaret Fish | Feb 13, 2023 | Newsletter
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic we held our annual Pro Bono Awards ceremony on 26 January 2023 in person. Grateful thanks to Bowmans for offering to host us this year. They really mad the evening a very special one. MC for the evening was Seehaam...
by PB-M-Admin | Dec 6, 2022 | Newsletter
We would like to pay tribute to the dedicated pro bono work performed for our clients by our attorneys, advocates and mediators. If you would like to be featured in our newsletters, please send us your contribution. This month we are pleased to profile one of our...
by Elsabe Steenhuisen | Dec 6, 2022 | Newsletter
The South African Law Reform Commission (“SALRC”) resumed its stakeholder meetings in 2022 once the COVID-19 threat had subsided. One of its virtual meetings in June was to finalise discussions on alternative dispute resolution in family disputes that started in 2016....
by PB-M-Admin | Dec 6, 2022 | Newsletter
ProBono.Org joins South Africans and the world in the movement to fight against the violence and abuse of women and children. The 16 Days of Activism Campaign calls for the elimination of gender-based violence (GBV). It is run annually from 25 November (International...
by Xoliswa Maaroganye | Dec 6, 2022 | Newsletter
On 28 October 2022, the Joburg housing department hosted the annual Housing Day event. This was the department’s first event since COVID-19 prevented the planning and hosting of any gatherings. The event was held at the Holiday Inn in Parktown, Johannesburg – a...
by PB-M-Admin | Dec 6, 2022 | Newsletter
The first Saturday of November was declared National Children’s Day by the South African government. This day aims to emphasise the progress made towards the realisation and promotion of children’s rights. As has been the custom for the past few years, the ProBono.Org...
