Legal Education Centre

04/02/2026

Reminder: Joint Ventures Webinar | 25 February 2026: Take the next step in strengthening your commercial law expertise by registering for the Joint Ventures Webinar. This practical session will provide in-depth insights into key legal considerations, risk allocation, governance frameworks, and drafting essentials to support effective and compliant joint venture arrangements: Register here:https://www.blalec.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Joint-Ventures----Webinar.pdf

Strengthen your commercial law expertise by registering for the Joint Ventures Webinar taking place on 25 February 2026. This practical session will unpack key legal considerations, risk allocation, governance structures, and drafting essentials to support effective joint venture arrangements. Secure your place today:https://www.blalec.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Joint-Ventures----Webinar.pdf

02/02/2026

One of the featured articles in Volume 10, Issue 1 of the African Law Review by Thekiso Musi, former Judge President of the Free State High Court, offers a thought-provoking examination of the term ‘black Africans’ and its legal and socio-historical implications. Engage with this critical discourse shaping contemporary legal thought. Read the full article here:https://www.blalec.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ALR-volume-10-Issue1.pdf

30/01/2026

Professional Development Opportunity: The Legal Education Centre offers comprehensive training programmes open to all legal practitioners and not limited to BLA members. Strengthen your professional expertise in 2026 and stay ahead in practice. Explore our available courses here: https://www.blalec.co.za/training/

29/01/2026

Reminder: Registration is still open. Do not miss the Insolvency Law Webinar taking place on 19 February 2026. Strengthen your insolvency practice with practical insights into insolvency legislation, procedural frameworks, creditor rights and priorities, fraud and misconduct, and the real-world challenges faced by practitioners. Secure your place here:https://www.blalec.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Insolvency-Law--Webinar--19-February-2026.pdf

Stay ahead in insolvency practice. Join our Insolvency Law Webinar on 19 February 2026 and gain practical insights into key areas including insolvency legislation, the different types of insolvency, procedural frameworks, creditor rights and priorities, fraud and misconduct, and the real-world challenges faced by practitioners. Strengthen your technical knowledge and enhance your advisory and litigation skills. Register here:https://www.blalec.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Insolvency-Law--Webinar--19-February-2026.pdf

28/01/2026

Sfiso Bernard Nxumalo’s thought-provoking article, ‘The Role of Property in Postcolonial Contexts’, delivers a critical examination of property rights and their legal implications within postcolonial societies. Featured in the African Law Review, this piece offers essential insights for legal practitioners and scholars engaging with land reform, constitutional development, and socio-economic transformation. Read the full article here: https://www.blalec.co.za/african-law-review/editions/volume-10-issue-no-3-2022/

27/01/2026

Enhance your professional competence with the Legal Education Centre’s specialised training programmes. Our subsidised courses are carefully designed to equip legal practitioners with practical, practice-ready skills while supporting continuous professional development. Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your place today: https://www.blalec.co.za/training/

26/01/2026

Strengthen your commercial law expertise by registering for the Joint Ventures Webinar taking place on 25 February 2026. This practical session will unpack key legal considerations, risk allocation, governance structures, and drafting essentials to support effective joint venture arrangements. Secure your place today:https://www.blalec.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Joint-Ventures----Webinar.pdf

23/01/2026

The African Law Review features The Chair’s Word, offering a thought-provoking analysis of ethical leadership and the importance of strong state institutions. For legal practitioners committed to upholding the rule of law, engaging with these critical issues is more important than ever. Read the article here: https://www.blalec.co.za/african-law-review/editions/volume-10-issue-no-3-2022/

22/01/2026

Learn from the best in the legal profession. The Legal Education Centre’s esteemed faculty of Judges, Senior Counsel, Magistrates, Professors, and Senior Attorneys ensures a rigorous, practical, and impactful learning experience. Explore our programmes here: https://www.blalec.co.za/training/

21/01/2026

Stay ahead in insolvency practice. Join our Insolvency Law Webinar on 19 February 2026 and gain practical insights into key areas including insolvency legislation, the different types of insolvency, procedural frameworks, creditor rights and priorities, fraud and misconduct, and the real-world challenges faced by practitioners. Strengthen your technical knowledge and enhance your advisory and litigation skills. Register here:https://www.blalec.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Insolvency-Law--Webinar--19-February-2026.pdf

20/01/2026

Discover the seventh instalment of the History of the Black Lawyers Association in Volume 10, Issue 2 (2021) of the African Law Review. Authored by former Deputy Judge President of the South Gauteng High Court, Phineas Mojapelo, this compelling piece offers valuable perspectives on the journey and impact of the BLA. Read the article here:https://www.blalec.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ALR-volume-10.-Issue2.2021.pdf

19/01/2026

Reminder: Registration is still open for the Drafting and Contracts Webinar taking place on 29 January 2026. This practical session is tailored for legal practitioners seeking to refine their drafting techniques, manage contractual risk effectively, and avoid common pitfalls in commercial agreements. Register here:https://www.blalec.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Drafting-and-Contracts--Webinar.pdf

Refine your drafting precision and contractual risk management skills. Join the Drafting and Contracts Webinar taking place on 29 January 2026, designed for legal practitioners seeking to strengthen their practical drafting expertise and navigate contractual complexities with confidence. This session will provide focused insights into best-practice drafting techniques, risk allocation, and common pitfalls in commercial agreements. Register here:https://www.blalec.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Drafting-and-Contracts--Webinar.pdf