This activity sees the Centre host a series of talks on critical issues in law and society and legal education which aim to bring students and faculty in contact with thought leaders in the field (both inside and outside of the field of law), to encourage dialogue on difficult topics, and to open conversations between socio-legal scholars and researchers, activists and thinkers who practice at the boundary between law and society.
Democratic turning points? Reflections on India and South Africa
Roundtable discussion on the theme “Democratic turning points? Reflections on India and South Africa” with Professor Tarun Khaitan (LSE) and Professor Hugh Corder (UCT) - Thursday, 22nd August 2024
Gaza and International Law
A conversation on Gaza and International Law. Professor Cathleen Powell and Dr Khomotso Moshikaro discussed current developments in proceedings and processes at the International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court. The conversation was facilitated by Caitlin Le Roith - Tuesday, 7th May 2024
Problems in Academic Publication
A conversation with Prof Anthony Diala on Problems in Academic Publication. The discussion will be based on his recent, co-authored publication titled ‘The Tsetse Fly Perched on the Scrotum: Publishing Problems in Academic Journals’. The article, attached, critiques South Africa’s research incentive system, and identifies problems in the peer-review publication process. - Thursday, 14th March 2024
Legal consciousness and dissent
A conversation with Dr Vanya Gastrow on legal consciousness theory and the regulation of foreign-owned small businesses in South Africa. ‘Legal consciousness and dissent: The formal and informal regulation of foreign shopkeepers in South Africa’ - Tuesday, 31st October 2023
Can we be scholar activists?
Dr Khomotso Moshikaro (Department of Private Law) in conversation with Nurina Ally (Department of Public Law) - Friday, 29th September 2023
