A court reporter plays a quiet but crucial role in the justice system.  When people think of “courtroom work,” they picture advocates, magistrates, and witnesses.  Yet behind every appeal, review, settlement dispute, and urgent interdict application is something that must be accurate: the record.  A court reporter is responsible for producing that record, whether by stenography, digital recording, or transcription, depending on the forum and employer.

A criminal record can feel like a permanent label, especially if you are building a career in law where integrity and public trust are central.  A criminal record does not automatically mean your legal career is over; however, it will be scrutinised, and how you handle it matters as much as what happened.

This blog explains what it means to have a criminal record in South Africa, how it can affect employment, whether you can still be admitted as an attorney or advocate, and practical considerations for applicants who want to do things properly.

Currently, self-driving cars (SDCs) seem to be the golden goal for every automotive manufacturer.  Companies such as Google, Tesla, and BMW have already invested millions of dollars in developing a fully autonomous and independent SDC.  The operating systems of SDCs are almost solely based on utilising the principle of artificial intelligence (AI).

The work in law is changing faster than most people may have expected.  Ten years ago, “being good” often meant being the person who could grind through mountains of documents, draft long memos, and stay in the office until the lights flickered.  Today, clients want speed, clarity, predictability, and measurable value.  Technology, shifting client expectations, new pricing models, and modern AI tools are reshaping what legal professionals do each day and what skills will matter most in the next dec

If you are an LLB graduate who wants courtroom experience and a structured entry into prosecution, the Aspirant Prosecutor Programme is one of the most direct pathways in South Africa.  It is run by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and is designed to train new prosecutors through supervised, in-service learning in real courts.