Events Calendar for 2026

Adami Geldenhuys
Mar 5
9 min read

A list of events and courses on legal matters in South Africa, including webinars, seminars, conferences...

Online

Date	Description	More Information
Online	Advanced Programme in Labour Law \| Presented by Prof. Stefan van Eck \| Enterprises University of Pretoria	View Here.
Online	Attracting New Clients Short Course \| SA Legal Academy	View Here.
Online	Candidate Attorneys Short Course \| SA Legal Academy	View Here.
Online	Casualty Insurance Practice \| Online Course \| UCT Law@work	View Here.
Online	Comprehensive Guide to Legislative Drafting \| Presented by Dr. Rashri Baboolal-Frank	View Here.
Online	Conflict Management Within the Workplace \| Lecturer: Annelien Feldtmann CA(SA), Neuro–Coach \| SA Legal Academy	View Here.
Online	Conveyancing Short Course \| SA Legal Academy	View Here.
Online	Introduction to Conveyancing \| Gawie le Roux Institute of Law \| Online– Recordings	View Here.
Online	Labour Law Short Course \| Legal Academy	View Here.
Online	Litigation & Commercial Law Short Course \| SA Legal Academy	View Here.
Online	Mastering Negotiations Skills \| SA Legal Academy	View Here.
Online	Mediation in Practice \| Presented by Dr. Rashri Baboolal-Frank	View Here.
Online	Muslim Marriage Contracts \| Online Course \| UCT Law @ work	View Here.
Online	Software Law \| Online Course \| UCT Law @ work	View Here.
Online	Occupational Health and Safety Online Short Course \| 10 Weeks\| UCT OHS online short course	View Here.

March 2026

9 – 11 Mar 2026	Trusts: An Introduction to the Legal and Practical Aspects \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
9 – 13 Mar 2026	Document Formatting for Lawyers: Become self-sufficient in Microsoft (MS) Word and Create High-Quality Legal Documents \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
9 - 14 Mar 2026	Advanced Human Rights Course: Business and Human Rights in Africa \| Online	View Here.
12 Mar 2026	How to Handle Guide: Unfair Labour Practice Disputes \| Instructor Carl Ranger \| CEO Academy \| Online	View Here.
12 – 13 Mar 2026	Legal Practice Management \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
16 Mar 2026	Competition Law Compliance – Addressing Competition Law Regulatory Compliance in a Policy \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
17 Mar 2026	Application of the POPI Act in Community Schemes \| Presented by Auren Freitas dos Santos \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
18 Mar 2026	Crypto Assets Regulation & Compliance Conference 2026 \| Fourways, Gauteng South Africa \| TCI SA	View Here.
18 – 19 Mar 2026	Functions, Powers and Obligations of Sectional Title Trustees \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
20 Mar 2026	Enforcing Maintenance Orders against Pensions and Annuities \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
23 Mar 2026	Competition Law: How to Survive a Dawn Raid \| Presented by Advocate Candice Slump \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
23, 24, 26 and 27 Mar 2026	Primer on Managing Conflict \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
23, 24, 26 and 27 Mar 2026	Working Better with Workplace Conflict \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
23 – 27 Mar 2026	Advanced Human Rights Course: Disability Rights in an African Context \| University of Pretoria and online (Zoom)	View Here.
24 – 25 Mar 2026	Pension Lawyers Association – Annual Conference \| Johannesburg	View Here.
24 – 27 Mar 2026	Estate Planning and Wills \| Presented by Renette Hendriks \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
25 – 26 Mar 2026	HR for NON-HR Managers \| Mastering HR Essentials for the Mining Industry \| Emperors Place Convention Centre, Johannesburg	View Here.
26 Mar 2026	NBCRFLI (National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight & Logistics Industry): Main Collective Agreement \| Presented by Carl Ranger \| CEO Academy \| Online	View Here.
30 Mar – 1 Apr 2026	Litigation Skills \| Presented by Lisa V. Thomas \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
31 Mar – 2 Apr 2026	Corporate Governance: Practical Insights \| Presented by Richard Foster \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
31 Mar 2026	Mediation Skills Training Course \| Lecturer: Veerash Srikison \| SA Legal Academy	View Here.

April 2026

2 April 2026	The Consumer Protection Act: The Control of Unfair Contract Terms and Unconscionable Conduct under the Act \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
7 – 10 April 2026	The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
8 April 2026	Witness & Evidence Training: How to Use Evidence & Being an (In)Credible Witness \| Presented by Carl Ranger \| CEO Academy \| Online	View Here.
13 – 15, 20 – 22 April 2026	Legislative Drafting: An Introduction \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
13 – 16 April 2026	The Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962: A Deep Dive into the Legal Tools for Animal Welfare in South Africa \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
20 - 24 April 2026	Advanced Human Rights Course: African Human Rights System in Comparative Perspectives	View Here.
21 April 2026	Cyber Security Compliance Conference 2026 \| Fourways, Gauteng South Africa \| TCI SA	View Here.
22 April 2026	Trial Advocacy Training: How to Prepare and Win Your Arguments \| Presented by Carl Ranger \| CEO Academy \| Online	View Here.
28 – 30 April 2026	Pension Fund Law \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.

May 2026

6 May 2026	Corporate Governance: Understanding ESG and the Role of Responsible Investment and Shareholder Activism \| Presented by Richard Foster \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
7 May 2026	Collective Bargaining in the Workplace: Handling Negotiations, Industrial Action & Dispute Resolution \| Presented by Carl Ranger \| CEO Academy \| Online	View Here.
7 to 8 May 2026	Divorce Orders and Pension Interest Claims \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
11 – 15 May 2026	Advanced Human Rights Course: Judicial Enforcement of Socio-Economic Rights in Africa	View Here.
11 – 15 May 2026	Aviation Law Fundamentals \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
13 May 2026	Payments Regulation & Compliance Conference 2026 \| Fourways, Gauteng South Africa \| TCI SA	View Here.
18, 19, 21, 25 – 26 May 2026	Negotiating for Better Results \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
25 – 29 May 2026	Advanced Human Rights Course: Women's Rights in Africa	View Here.
28 May 2026	Handling Different Types of Misconduct: Dishonesty, Negligence & Insubordination \| Presented by Carl Ranger \| CEO Academy \| Online	View Here.

June 2026

1 – 3 Jun 2026	Section 37C – Death Benefits \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
4 – 5 Jun 2026	Animal Protection in South Africa: The Legal Framework \| \| Presented by Lisa V. Thomas and Michelle Wolmarans \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
8 - 12 Jun 2026	Accountable Policing: Oversight and the Criminal Justice system \| In-person (University of Pretoria), Zoom (Online)	View Here.
10 – 11 Jun 2026	Fuels Industry Imbizo 2026 \| Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg	View Here.
11 Jun 2026	Handling Different Types of Misconduct: Progressive Discipline & Absenteeism \| Presented by Carl Ranger \| CEO Academy \| Online	View Here.
17 – 19 Jun 2026	Mergers and Acquisitions: A Primer \| Presented by Pieter Koornhof \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
22 – 26 Jun 2026	The Punishment of International Crimes and Atrocities: An Introduction to International Criminal Law \| Presented by Dr Orly Stern \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
22 – 26 Jun 2026	Advanced Human Rights Course: Children’s Rights in Africa \| Zoom (Online), In Person (University of Pretoria, South Africa)	View Here.
25 Jun 2026	Lessons from the Bench: Labour & Employment Precedent Case Law Discussion \| Presented by Carl Ranger \| CEO Academy \| Online	View Here.
29 Jun 2026	Mastering the CSOS Dispute Resolution Process \| Presented by Auren Freitas dos Santos \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.

July 2026

July to October 2026	Advanced Legislative Drafting \| Workshop 1: 6 to 9 July and 13 to 15 July \| Workshop 2: 12 to 14 October \| \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
1 July 2026	South African Labour Law Annual Seminars 2026 \| Gqeberha	View Here.
1 – 3 July 2026	Pet Law in South Africa: A Deep Dive into Rights, Responsibilities and Legal Protections \| Presented by Lisa V. Thomas and Michelle Wolmarans \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
3 July 2026	South African Labour Law Annual Seminars 2026 \| East London	View Here.
6 July 2026	South African Labour Law Annual Seminars 2026 \| Bloemfontein	View Here.
8 July 2026	South African Labour Law Annual Seminars 2026 \| Johannesburg (Sandton)	View Here.
8 – 10 July 2026	18th World Congress of Bioethics \| Johannesburg	View Here.
9 July 2026	How to Handle Guide: Unfair Dismissal Disputes \| Presented by Carl Ranger \| CEO Academy \| Online	View Here.
10 July 2026	South African Labour Law Annual Seminars 2026 \| Rustenburg	View Here.
14 July 2026	South African Labour Law Annual Seminars 2026 \| Pretoria	View Here.
20 – 24 July 2026	Soft Skills for Law Graduates \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
23 July 2026	How to Handle Guide: Section 73A Disputes (Claims for Failure to Pay Amounts Owing) \| Presented by Carl Ranger \| CEO Academy \| Online	View Here.
26 - 29 Jul 2026	African Insurance Exchange Conference \| Sun City Convention Centre	View Here.

August 2026

3 –7 Aug 2026	Professional Communication for Lawyers \| Presented by Linda Mabusela \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
4 Aug 2026	How to Handle Guide: Unfair Labour Practice Disputes \| Presented by Carl Ranger \| CEO Academy \| Online	View Here.
10 - 14 Aug 2026	Advanced Human Rights Course: Civil Society Law in Africa \| \| In-person (University of Pretoria), Zoom (Online)	View Here.
17– 20 Aug 2026	An Overview of Chinese Law and Investment in Africa \| Presented by Tebogo Lefifi \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
24 - 28 Aug 2026	Advanced Human Rights Course: The Right to Development in Africa \| Zoom (Online), In Person (University of Pretoria, South Africa)	View Here.

September 2026

3 Sep 2026	South African Labour Law Annual Seminars 2026 \| Polokwane	View Here.
6 – 9 Sep 2026	18th World Congress on Public Health 2026 – Theme: Health Without Borders: Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability \| Cape Town	View Here.
7 Sep 2026	Trial Advocacy Training: How to Prepare and Win Your Arguments \| Presented by Carl Ranger \| CEO Academy \| Online	View Here.
7- 11 Sep 2026	Advanced Human Rights Course: Data Protection in Africa	View Here.
8 Sep 2026	South African Labour Law Annual Seminars 2026 \| Durban	View Here.
9 Sep 2026	AML & Financial Crime Southern Africa Conference \| Fourways, Gauteng South Africa \| TCI SA	View Here.
10 Sep 2026	South African Labour Law Annual Seminars 2026 \| Pietermaritzburg	View Here.
14 – 18 Sep 2026	Document Formatting for Lawyers: Become self-sufficient in Microsoft (MS) Word and Create High-Quality Legal Documents \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
15 Sep 2026	South African Labour Law Annual Seminars 2026 \| George	View Here.
17 Sep 2026	South African Labour Law Annual Seminars 2026 \| Johannesburg (Boksburg)	View Here.
21 Sep 2026	South African Labour Law Annual Seminars 2026 \| Cape Town	View Here.
21 Sep 2026	Collective Bargaining in the Workplace: Handling Negotiations, Industrial Action & Dispute Resolution \| Presented by Carl Ranger \| CEO Academy \| Online	View Here.
21 - 25 Sep 2026	Advanced Human Rights Course: Protection of Forcibly Displaced Persons in Africa \| Zoom (Online), In Person (University of Pretoria, South Africa)	View Here.

October 2026

2 Oct 2026	Standard Contractual Clauses – A Refresher on the “Boilerplate” Clauses Typically Included in Contracts \| Presented by Dale Hutchison \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
5 – 7 Oct 2026	Prosecuting Animal Cruelty in South Africa: The Interplay Between the Criminal Procedure Act and the Animals Protection Act \| Presented by Lisa V. Thomas and Michelle Wolmarans \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
8 Oct 2026	Handling Different Types of Misconduct: Dishonesty, Negligence & Insubordination \| Presented by Carl Ranger \| CEO Academy \| Online	View Here.
12 – 16 Oct 2026	Advanced Human Rights Course: Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights in Africa \| Online	View Here.
14 – 16 Oct 2026	Mining The Future: Unearthing Africa’s Full Mineral Value \| Cape Town, South Africa	View Here.
16 Oct 2026	Corporate Governance: Understanding ESG and the Role of Responsible Investment and Shareholder Activism \| Presented by Richard Foster \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
19 – 21 Oct 2026	Mergers and Acquisitions: A Primer \| Presented by Pieter Koornhof \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
19 – 23 Oct 2026	Cross-Cultural Commercial Mediation: A Comparative Perspective between China and South Africa \| Presented by Yun Chang \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
22 Oct 2026	Handling Different Types of Misconduct: Progressive Discipline & Absenteeism \| Presented by Carl Ranger \| CEO Academy \| Online	View Here.
23 Oct 2026	South African Law of Trusts: A Practical Guide \| Presented by Dale Hutchison \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.

November 2026

9 – 10 Nov 2026	Legal Innovation and Tech Fest \| The Marriott Hotel, Johannesburg	View Here.
17 Nov 2026	Workplace Investigations: An Overview \| UCT Law@work \| Online	View Here.
19 Nov 2026	Dispute Resolution Crash Course: Complete Guide to the Labour Dispute Resolution Process\| Presented by Carl Ranger \| CEO Academy \| Online	View Here.
23 - 27 Nov 2026	Advanced Human Rights Course: Indigenous Peoples' Rights \| Hybrid format (online and physical attendance	View Here.

Date Updated: 23 February 2026

Image: Daniélle Geldenhuys