Legal updates and opinions
News / News
Werksmans Women Winners
The WOZA awards are presented annually to women lawyers in recognition of their outstanding dedication, achievements and contribution to the profession, whether it be services, legal education, human rights or the pro bono sector.
Bulelwa Mabasa’s submission was for Best Woman Lawyer in Land Rights which based on her contribution not only to Werksmans in this sector but also, the key role Bulelwa plays in Land Reform policy in South Africa having been appointed as a panel member by President Cyril Ramaphosa to his Land advisory panel.
Naledi Motsiri’s submission was for Best Woman Lawyer in Pro Bono based on her significant contribution in assisting the less fortunate around the country in legal matters that are of public significance and helps promote the constitutional imperative of access to justice for all.
Wendy Rosenberg’s submission was for Best Woman Lawyer in Technology based on her unravelled experience in shaping African policy in this sector over the past 20 years.
We are beyond proud of these achievements, which serve to cement our status as a firm in support of the transformation of this country and our phenomenal women of Werksmans.
Latest News
Celebrating International Data Privacy Day: “12 years of POPIA – what next?”
by Tebogo Sibidla, Director On 28 January 2026, the global community celebrated International Data Privacy Day. This year, its commemoration [...]
Advertising Regulatory Board ups the ante on responsible gambling advertising
by Wendy Rosenberg Director and Head of Digital Media & Electronic Communications and Nothando Madondo, Associate While gambling advertising is [...]
Excessive delay in disciplinary proceedings could render the dismissal unfair
Lethoba and Rand Water (2025) 46 ILJ 2771 (CCMA) by Andre van Heerden - Director and Mikayla Ehrenreich - Candidate Attorney [...]
What’s in a name – Trade marks and Brooklyn Beckham
by Donvay Wegierski, Director What's in a name - Trade marks and Brooklyn Beckham Brooklyn Beckham, son to British born [...]
Not Every Employee Is a Whistleblower (And Not Every Disciplinary Hearing Is Up for Debate)
by Bradley Workman-Davies - Director The Labour Court’s judgment in Modika v Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa and another [...]
Deadlines Are Not Suggestions (And Finality Still Matters)
by Bradley Workman-Davies - Director The Labour Appeal Court’s decision in NUMSA obo Members v Macsteel Service Centres South Africa [...]
