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For more than 160 years Juta and Company have been associated with quality Law, Education, and Academic publishing in Southern Africa. Drawing on our heritage of authority and excellence, Juta has remained relevant by embracing technological innovation and diversifying beyond publishing to offer e-learning and technology-led inform

ation solutions. EDUCATION: Transforming talent to develop extraordinary professionals

Juta is the trusted southern African provider of first-in-class, locally relevant, technology-enabled content and solutions that enhance learning performance. Our comprehensive, accessible and customisable tertiary content and tools efficiently deliver education institutions’ curricula and promote student throughput. PROFESSIONAL: Optimising efficiency and advancing legal and business proficiencies

Harnessing industry-leading AI-powered legal technology to leverage our vast African legal, regulatory and professional content in new and innovative ways. LEADERS IN EDTECH, LEGALTECH & LAW TECH: Diversifying beyond traditional digital solutions

EdTech solutions aimed at enhancing learning outcomes. LegalTech tools that empower legal professionals to become more effective and efficient. LawTech platforms that deliver the law to SMEs and individuals and enable them to self-serve.

[WHAT'S NEW ON JUTA'S POPIA PORTAL]We're excited to share the fifth instalment of our POPIA Awareness Training for Emplo...
01/08/2025

[WHAT'S NEW ON JUTA'S POPIA PORTAL]

We're excited to share the fifth instalment of our POPIA Awareness Training for Employees series, and this time, we’re diving into the world of privacy notices. Ever wondered what a privacy notice really is, why it matters, or how to write a good one? In this edition, we walk you through what makes a strong, compliant privacy notice, from what to include, how to structure it, where to publish it, and why it's a critical part of POPIA's transparency requirements.

Whether you're in HR, IT, marketing, or admin, if you're collecting personal information, this one's for you. Access the full article here: https://bit.ly/4fhrMmR

To learn more and subscribe to the POPIA Portal, visit: https://bit.ly/4lrvoo1

NEW RELEASE | COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY From pandemics to climate disasters, digital activism to decolonisation — community d...
31/07/2025

NEW RELEASE | COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY

From pandemics to climate disasters, digital activism to decolonisation — community dynamics are shifting like never before.

Community Psychology: Global Crises, Local Realities, and Action is the much-anticipated follow-up to the 2007 classic. This updated volume responds to our rapidly changing world with fresh perspectives on how communities survive, adapt, resist, and mobilise.

Featuring 17 insightful chapters across four major sections, this title explores:

✔️ The evolving histories of community psychology
✔️ Contemporary crises and challenges
✔️ Digital spaces, houselessness, climate justice & more
✔️ Action-oriented research and teaching frameworks

A must-read for students, scholars, researchers, and community changemakers.

Available now from Juta: https://bit.ly/3IO0aK9

30/07/2025

“The rules have changed — here’s what you need to know.”

In this exclusive clip, Peter Kantor, author of CCMA: A Commentary on the Rules, breaks down one key change in the latest edition that every practitioner should pay close attention to.

Whether you're an HR professional, legal advisor, union rep or just navigating the CCMA process — this updated edition is your trusted guide.

Get the book here: https://bit.ly/4kdH6Sm

29/07/2025

[ IN THIS WEEK'S IBA LEGALBRIEF AFRICA ]

The treason trial of former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, which kicked off on Friday in a military court in Kinshasa, despite his absence, has sparked anger and condemnation from his supporters and allies, who believe that the outcome has been pre-determined. Kabila also faces other charges, including murder and r**e, linked to his alleged support for M23 rebels – who control a large part of the mineral-rich east of the country. He denies the charges, did not appear at the hearing and has asked to be tried in absentia. Kabila's successor, President Félix Tshisekedi, has accused him of being the brains behind the rebels. The ex-President has rejected the case as ‘arbitrary’ and said the courts were being used as an ‘instrument of oppression’.

Meanwhile, the leaders of Cameroon and the Central African Republic appeare determined to hold on to power for as long as they can. In Cameroon, the Electoral Commission has rejected the candidacy of Maurice Kamto, President Paul Biya’s main rival, in an upcoming Presidential election, fuelling fears of unrest and increasing the likelihood of another win for the incumbent, who has led for decades. Biya (92), the world’s oldest serving head of state, said last month he would seek re-election on 12 October despite rumours that his health is failing. He has been in power since 1982, nearly half his lifetime. And the Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadera has also said he would run for a third term later this year, seeking to extend his rule into a second decade after scrapping term limits in 2023.

In Nigeria, a move by billionaire Alhaji Aliko Dangote to include refined petroleum products in the list of items banned under the ‘Nigeria First’ policy of the Federal Government, has been unanimously rejected by oil marketers and some industry analysts. The ’Nigeria First’ policy seeks to ban government agencies from importing goods that can be produced within Nigeria. However, the National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria, Billy Gillis-Harry, said no one company should be allowed to dominate the downstream sector in a free economy.

Read it online: https://bit.ly/4aXcUqz

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29/07/2025

[in Legalbrief Case Law Briefs]

DEATH OF REGISTERED PROPERTY OWNER INTERRUPTS ACQUISITIVE PRESCRIPTION

In Hassody Katha v Primathie Pillay N.O. and Others, the Supreme Court of Appeal held that the death of a registered owner constitutes a ‘superior force’ as contemplated in s 3(1)(a) of the Prescription Act 68 of 1969 (the Act), and thus suspends the running of acquisitive prescription.

Ms Lutchmia Katha was the registered owner of immovable property. After her death, her daughter-in-law launched an application in the high court claiming that she had acquired ownership of the property through acquisitive prescription, in terms of the Act, having occupied it for more than 30 years. The deceased’s two daughters, as executrices of the mother’s estate, raised a special plea – upheld by the high court – that the required period of prescription was not completed, as the death of the deceased constituted a ‘superior force’ as described in s 3(1)(a) of the Act.

On appeal, the Supreme Court of Appeal considered whether the high court’s interpretation of s 3(1)(a) of the Act was correct, and whether the death of the owner was a ‘superior force’ that delayed the running of prescription. Considering protection of property rights under s 25(1)) of the Constitution, the SCA noted the tension between the rights of the registered owner and the rights of a prospective owner who claims entitlement through acquisitive prescription. Given this tension, ‘superior force’ must be interpreted as an occurrence beyond the control of the registered owner. Death is neither a foreseeable event, nor is it controlled by anyone. The SCA held that, as executrices of the deceased’s estate, her daughters were protecting her ownership rights and ensuing that her assets were properly administered and distributed according to her wishes. Following trite principles of interpretation, the SCA held that the death of the registered owner was in fact a ‘superior force’ as contemplated in s 3(1)(a) of the Act. The required period of prescription had thus been suspended on the death of the registered owner.


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Hot Topic Alert: AI vs. Privacy?Can artificial intelligence and data privacy truly co-exist—or are we heading for a full...
29/07/2025

Hot Topic Alert: AI vs. Privacy?

Can artificial intelligence and data privacy truly co-exist—or are we heading for a full-on clash?

In our latest blog, we unpack key insights from a high-powered webinar hosted by Juta and Novation Consulting.

Hear from thought leaders:

Ilze Luttig Hattingh (Novation Consulting)
Sarah Buerger (Novation Consulting)
Nerushka Bowan (LITT Institute)
Johan Steyn (AI for Business)

From POPIA to the EU AI Act, they explore the legal, ethical, and global regulatory implications of AI in today’s data-driven world.

Read the blog now: https://bit.ly/3IOQezU

[WHAT'S NEW ON JUTA'S POPIA PORTAL]POPIA Regulations Just Got an Update, Are You Compliant?The May 2025 amendments to th...
25/07/2025

[WHAT'S NEW ON JUTA'S POPIA PORTAL]

POPIA Regulations Just Got an Update, Are You Compliant?

The May 2025 amendments to the POPIA Regulations bring major changes for both organisations and individuals, from new rights for data subjects to stricter rules on consent, objections, complaints, and administrative fines. Key highlights of the amended POPIA Regulations include broader, more accessible ways for data subjects to object to the processing of their personal information, including via SMS, WhatsApp, or even voice calls. Whether you're in legal, compliance, HR, marketing, or data management, these updates affect how you collect, process, and safeguard personal information. To learn more about these updates, read the full article on Juta's POPIA Portal: https://bit.ly/4mgA1lC

To learn more and subscribe to the POPIA Portal, visit: https://bit.ly/45lrTub

[ IN LEGALBRIEF WORKPLACE ] The FlySafair strike has sparked headlines and highlighted just how critical labour law and ...
24/07/2025

[ IN LEGALBRIEF WORKPLACE ]

The FlySafair strike has sparked headlines and highlighted just how critical labour law and aviation regulation are in high-stakes industries.


From contested CCMA proceedings to air safety rules and pilot rest hours — understanding the legal frameworks that shape the skies and labour negotiations is more important than ever.
Whether you're:

A legal professional
An aviation specialist
Or a scholar of employment and aviation law

These two essential titles offer deep insight:

CCMA: A Commentary on the Rules

Master the inner workings of the Commission’s rules and procedures — practical, court-informed, and fully updated.

Shop here: https://bit.ly/4jLEj2T

Air Law

An authoritative guide for Southern African pilots navigating regulations and safety law — from private aviators to drone operators.

Shop here: https://bit.ly/4o6pYRH

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4f9sYsD

24/07/2025

In this week’s Medical Brief…

South Africa's severe shortage of ambulances and urgent care beds at hospitals, resulting in emergency medical services buckling under the pressure, are putting lives at risk and leading to an escalation in medico-legal cases. Law firm DSC Attorneys says it has seen an uptick in related to ambulance delays, where a suitably-equipped EMS could have prevented severe injury or death.

Also read more in the medico-legal sector about a Bronkhorstspruit doctor being investigated by the Health Professions Council of South Africa after a teenage boy died, and another had to be admitted to hospital after both were seen in his rooms for what were supposed to be routine medical circumcisions.

And find out why a court has ruled that a Pretoria doctor has the right to turn away patient. The doctor appealed against the HPCSA’s finding of negligence after he had refused to admit a private patient to Netcare Unitas Hospital in Centurion – after which the patient was taken to a public hospital where he died the next day – has successfully cleared his name.

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24/07/2025

[ IN THIS WEEK'S IBA LEGALBRIEF AFRICA ]

President Donald Trump's quiet deals with African leaders to house dangerous deportees from other nations, who are jailed in the US and cannot be repatriated to their home countries, has unleashed anger, with many warning that the move could turn the continent into a recipient of international criminal elements. Across Africa, and especially in eSwatini in southern Africa, fury erupted this past week over the arrival of foreign deportees from the US after its government confirmed that migrants described by a Department of Homeland security spokesperson as ‘depraved monsters’ had been sent to its prisons. Roughly the size of New Jersey, eSwatini – formerly known as Swaziland – is governed by a monarch who has absolute power. Officials said that five deportees from the US were being held in isolated units in its jails, acknowledging ‘widespread concern’ but insisting the deported men ‘pose no threat to the country or its citizens’.

In Kenya, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of activist Boniface Mwangi, accusing the government of using fabricated terrorism charges to suppress dissent. The KHRC condemned Mwangi’s arrest, saying it is part of a wider trend of weaponising the justice system against protesters and human rights defenders.

Mwangi’s arrest occurred just a day after he and Ugandan journalist and lawyer Agather Atuhaire filed a human rights case at the East African Court of Justice in Arusha, Tanzania, against the Governments of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and the East African Community Secretary General, Veronica Nduva. The petition accuses the Tanzanian Government of abduction, torture, and illegal deportation of Mwangi and Atuhaire. According to the duo, they were abducted in May from a Dar es Salaam hotel by unidentified operatives, detained at multiple locations including an immigration office and a central police station, tortured, both physically and sexually and later dumped at their respective country borders.

And environmental groups have filed a lawsuit accusing a US development bank of providing an ‘unlawful’ near-$5bn loan to a fossil fuel project in southern Africa. Theyvaccuse the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) – which uses US public money to support US investments abroad – of not conducting sufficient due diligence around the re-approval of the $4.6bn loan to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique.

Read it online: https://bit.ly/4aXcUqz

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How far have we come in 30 years of democracy?The South African Bill of Rights and Pluralism is a bold new book that ref...
23/07/2025

How far have we come in 30 years of democracy?

The South African Bill of Rights and Pluralism is a bold new book that reflects on how our courts have embraced (or wrestled with) diversity, customary law, and cultural identity in building South Africa’s constitutional legacy.

For legal minds, critical thinkers & curious readers alike —

Get your copy today: https://bit.ly/4f9XWRo

22/07/2025

23,000+ Books. 1 Mission. Infinite Possibilities.

This Youth Day, we were honoured to donate 23,158 books to the Hotspot Library in Kraaifontein — a beacon of hope built from shipping containers in the heart of gang territory.

Led by community hero Terence Crowster, this space gives over 300 children access to imagination, safety, and a better future through books.

At Juta, we believe that one book can change a life — and that education is the most powerful tool for transformation.

This is more than a donation.

This is us saying: We see you. We believe in you. Let’s inspire possibilities together.

Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/3IKo60J

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