Celebrating 100 years and beyond of Women in Law
10 April 2023 marked 100 years since the Woman Legal Practitioners Act 7 of 1923 was promulgated. The Act contained a single section, which read: “Women shall be entitled to be admitted to practice and to be enrolled as advocates, attorneys, notaries public or conveyancers in any province of the Union, subject to the same terms and conditions as apply to men."
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Estate Planning for women-owned businesses
Join Trusts & Estates practice Director, Emily West as she sits down with Practice Head, Gretchen Barkhuizen-Barbosa to discuss a critical yet often overlooked topic: Estate Planning for Women-Owned Businesses in South Africa.
Listen to Jerome Brink and Puleng Mothabeng as they discuss mentorship and sponsorship
In this insightful interview, Puleng Mothabeng, Associate in our Tax & Exchange Control practice, sits down with Director, Jerome Brink to discuss the evolving gender dynamics within tax careers in South Africa.
A story of inspiration and the ripple effect of kindness
Nomlayo Mabhena-Mlilo, a Director in the Dispute Resolution practice, discusses with Kuda Chimedza, Senior Associate in the Banking, Finance & Projects, how kindness and compassion can shape a legal profession.
Strategies to combat workplace harassment and promote an equal and safe working
CDH is excited to bring another episode in our CDH Conversations Women's Empowerment series as part of commemorating Women's Month this year.
Legal protections for LGBTQ+ women in the workplace
CDH is excited to bring another episode in our CDH Conversations Women's Empowerment series as part of commemorating Women's Month this year.
Empowering women in tax as a catalyst for change
Listen in, as Howmera Parak and Puleng Mothabeng explore how increasing women's representation can drive encourage more women to pursue a career in tax and offer practical advice to young women aspiring to enter the profession.
Women in Tech Law: Navigating the industry and developing trends
In this episode of CDH conversations, Director Tayyibah Suliman and Candidate Attorney, Zachary Kokosioulis discuss the role of women within the technology law space, and also discuss emerging trends and corporate practices of the technology sector at large.
Empowering women in legal support roles: Episode 3
In this episode these inspirational women speak on fostering mentorship and advocacy and share their proudest moment, career highlights as well as balancing work and life.
Empowering women in legal support roles: Episode 2
In this episode we hear from our guests as they share their unique experiences and perspectives on navigating the legal realm, embracing innovation and disruptions in the legal industry.
Empowering women in legal support roles: Episode 1
Join CDH Conversations for a three-part series on " Empowering women in legal support roles".
30 years of democracy: A conversation on the role of business and civil society
The upcoming Freedom Day on 27 April 2024 marks 30 years since our country's first democratic vote. In this episode, produced in commemoration of Freedom Day, CDH Pro Bono & Human Rights Director, Brigitta Mangale sits down with 4 inspiring women dedicated to making a positive contribution in their local communities and to human rights awareness in all spaces.
Beyond 16 Days Episode 2: The importance of Human Rights Day and exploring constitutional damages as an effective remedy
In episode two of our Beyond 16 Days Series, Director Brigitta Mangale and Senior Associate Elgene Roos in the Pro Bono & Humans Rights practice unpack the importance of Human Rights Day and exploring constitutional damages as an effective remedy.