Public Law and Social Justice

Exploring legal issues that affect the public, including rights, governance, accountability, and access to justice, with a focus on equity, dignity, and systemic change.

The weeds of Weed - South Africa’s Draft Cannabis Regulations (2026): Property, Sectional Title, Labour, Commercial Risk and Expungement Implications

South Africa’s cannabis regulatory framework continues to evolve following the publication of the draft Cannabis for Private Purposes Regulations, 2025, issued under the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024 (Act No. 7 of 2024).

Razeen Khan

Mar 48 min read

Patents: A Tool of Innovation or a Barrier to Life?

Patents are often seen as guardians of innovation, protecting creators and incentivising discovery. But what happens when the very tool designed to reward ingenuity becomes a gatekeeper to survival?

Razeen Khan

Jul 29, 20252 min read