by 100Mor3 | Mar 22, 2025 | Essay Winners - Round 2
By Lesedi Lekoto – University of the Witwatersrand A blindfolded woman holding the scales of justice in one hand, and a sword in the other is the very symbol of the noble profession. It is thus ironic when one considers that women, for the longest of times, were...
by 100Mor3 | Mar 22, 2025 | Essay Winners - Round 2
by Lehlogonolo Matlou – University of the Witwatersrand Introduction The legal profession, a realm historically narrowed by gender biases, has experienced a profound transformation in South Africa over the last century. Women have risen to positions of power in the...
by 100Mor3 | Mar 22, 2025 | Essay Winners - Round 2
By Theshaya Naidoo – University of Kwa-Zulu Natal “A fair judiciary is essential for a fair society. And a fair judiciary is one that reflects the diversity of the society it serves.” – Sonia Sotomayor. Introduction The commemoration of the centenary of the...
by 100Mor3 | Mar 22, 2025 | Essay Winners - Round 2
By Samwel Imanani Alfred – University of Dar Es Salaam Celebrating 100 years of women in law in South Africa is not just a milestone but a testament to the progress and achievements of women in the legal profession. It marks a significant moment in the fight for...
by 100Mor3 | Mar 22, 2025 | Essay Winners - Round 2
By Rashmika Singh – Varsity College Introduction A century ago, women were not considered “persons” for the purpose of admission into the legal profession. While the judges’ personal patriarchal biases are somewhat to blame, this decision may have partly been made due...
