The Rule of Law
Our people and core business operations are helping to advance the rule of law
LexisNexis SA
We’re committed to our vision of ‘Enhancing the Potential of the African Continent by Advancing the Rule of Law’. With our strong community of legal professionals, we advance the practice of law. Through our corporate solutions, we advance compliance with the law. Finally, we partner closely with government to advance the upholding of the law. For over 85 years LexisNexis® South Africa has been at the forefront of legal content and technology. Today, we provide the most trusted and credible legal and regulatory content and intelligent, digital platforms. Our corporate solutions guide you to better decisions, grounded in the latest legislation and regulatory developments. LexisNexis® prides itself on offering unmatched content accuracy together with superior technology. From e-signature to GRC, we equip today’s organisation to protect against risk in the most robust way.
Latest Rule of Law Initiatives
Black Conveyancers Association
LexisNexis South Africa has extended a proposal to the Black Conveyancers Association (BCA) to illustrate our ongoing commitment to support and strengthen the relationship between the parties. We have undertaken to provide a proposal through which the BCA and it’s members will derive commercial value from.
The BCA was formed in May 2005 in response to the historical inequalities in the conveyancing industry. As the only identifiable, credible black conveyancing organisation, this organisation is instrumental in advancing and representing the interests of black conveyancers nationally.
The BCA was formed in May 2005 in response to the historical inequalities in the conveyancing industry. As the only identifiable, credible black conveyancing organisation, this organisation is instrumental in advancing and representing the interests of black conveyancers nationally.
- Lexis Convey: We have offered a funding equivalent of 15% to qualifying member firms on the LexisConvey Transactional Billing Fee for opening a Bond, Transfer, or Consent matter within LexisConvey, Lexis Tracker and Lexis Secure
- Practical Guidance: for BCA members, we are offering a 25% discount on the standard PG pricing
- Black Conveyancing Association Training Academy / LEXISNEXIS e-Learning Platform will be collaborating to provide certified eLearning courses with the goal of empowering the learner with knowledge and skills
LexisNexis Fellowship Programme
As part of the 2024 LexisNexis ROL Fellowship Programme, you are requested to design a free online platform in the same format and design as existing the LexisNexis Practical Guidance Practice Areas. LexisNexis South Africa will provide the technology and work with you to refine the content.
This social justice project aims to empower women in South Africa by providing a comprehensive online platform that demystifies the legal system and equips them with the knowledge and resources they need to assert their rights without the need for costly legal representation. By leveraging technology and user-friendly interfaces, we strive to bridge the gap between women and the judicial system, ensuring they can seek recourse and protection with confidence and ease.
This platform will provide practical legal guidance and resources aimed specifically at women in South Africa who have limited financial means and find themselves in need of legal help. The goal is to empower all women in South Africa and further those women who cannot afford legal representation by providing them with free, practical guidance on legal issues through an accessible online platform
This social justice project aims to empower women in South Africa by providing a comprehensive online platform that demystifies the legal system and equips them with the knowledge and resources they need to assert their rights without the need for costly legal representation. By leveraging technology and user-friendly interfaces, we strive to bridge the gap between women and the judicial system, ensuring they can seek recourse and protection with confidence and ease.
This platform will provide practical legal guidance and resources aimed specifically at women in South Africa who have limited financial means and find themselves in need of legal help. The goal is to empower all women in South Africa and further those women who cannot afford legal representation by providing them with free, practical guidance on legal issues through an accessible online platform
International Law Book Facility
The ILBF provides good quality second hand legal textbooks, donated by the UK legal community, to not-for-profit organisations in need of legal research resources across the globe. It has sent over 88,000 books to more than 280 organisations in 57 countries across Africa, Asia, South America, Caribbean, Europe and the Pacific.
We have partnered with a branch of ILBF in South Africa, given there are a large number of legal texts still used/replaced/stored at LexisNexis South Africa.
A total of nearly 150 legal titles will be donated to the following three organisations in Zimbabwe:
We have partnered with a branch of ILBF in South Africa, given there are a large number of legal texts still used/replaced/stored at LexisNexis South Africa.
A total of nearly 150 legal titles will be donated to the following three organisations in Zimbabwe:
- Africa University Law School,
- Zimbabwe Ezkiel Guti University, and
- The library of the Judicial Services Commission of the Judiciary
Warwick in Africa Programme
The University of Warwick launched its Warwick in Africa programme in 2006, based on a desire to make a positive impact on education quality in communities with low socio-economic status by supporting the enhancement of secondary level English and Mathematics education in schools across sub-Saharan Africa.
This initiative and partnership aligns with the LNROL pillar of Equality under the Law – which is the principle that all people must be protected equally by the law. This includes supporting citizens to be able to claim their basic rights - access to quality education without discrimination.
The programme’s plans for 2024/2025 are as follows:
This initiative and partnership aligns with the LNROL pillar of Equality under the Law – which is the principle that all people must be protected equally by the law. This includes supporting citizens to be able to claim their basic rights - access to quality education without discrimination.
The programme’s plans for 2024/2025 are as follows:
- To send 24 volunteers to Ghana, South Africa and Tanzania between July and September 2024
- To involve around 12 teachers in Action Research projects with the support of the Warwick staff in our virtual mentoring network in H2 of 2024 and H1 of 2025. The aim is to disseminate the findings of these projects to other regions and networks through workshops
- To provide support to Robotics and Coding extra mural clubs at two of our partner schools in Cosmo City in Johannnesburg. This will be in conjunction with the Gauteng District Department of Education who have invited us to collaborate with them and will be to support the South Africa Basic Education’s overall strategic plan to include Robotics and Coding in the secondary curriculum by 2026
Cares Day
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LexisNexis South Africa hosted Cares Day 2025, focusing on supporting survivors of gender-based violence through engagement with Thuthuzela Care Centres
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Cares Day is an annual event dedicated to community service and volunteering, where employees from LexisNexis offices around the world participate in various charitable activities and initiatives. The significance of Cares Day lies in our commitment to corporate social responsibility and giving back to the communities in which we operate. Globally, this day provides an opportunity for employees to engage in meaningful volunteer work, support local organizations, and make a positive impact on society.
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TEARS Foundation is a women-led, non-profit organization that provides access to crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and prevention education services for those impacted by rape, domestic violence, and child sexual abuse. The foundation offers confidential and free services to all victims in need, aiming to support and empower survivors through various initiatives.
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Employees assembled and donated care packs for survivors, participated in virtual sessions hosted by TEARS Foundation, and took part in handovers at selected shelters. This initiative reflects LexisNexis' commitment to justice, compassion, and empowering vulnerable communities.