Editorial

• Author: E.W. Aukema-Heymans
• DOI: 10.10520/EJC135280
• Published date: 01 January 2012
• Date: 01 January 2012
• Pages: iii-

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Editorial

“It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be

when you can’t help it.” - Oscar Wilde

It is with this in mind that the

De Jure

editorial board is proud to present

the second volume for 2012. Over the past two years we have witnessed

the awe inspiring power of the revolutionary use of information trough

social networking. We have seen it used to create social awareness, to

highlight of the plight of many previously silent martyrs and we have

seen it topple oppressive institutions one after the other. Naturally, this

is to be celebrated.

However, we as a society have gradually become accustomed to

having information fed to us in small, digestible packets. This is a sorry

state of affairs and it increasingly affects the younger academic

community in particular. Therefore, it is heartening to be able to present

a volume such as this with such a wide variety of excellent contributions.

The articles, case discussions and notes contained in this volume are as

diverse as the field of law itself. There is truly something of interest for

every reader.

With the continued success of our open access website

De Jure

can

play a crucial part in making relevant, high quality information available

to all. This form of information dissemination supports the culture of

wide reading and vibrant discussion that is crucial to South Africa’s legal

development

As a nation we have had an eventful year. Our justice system has

proven itself to be continually independent and reliable.

As legal professionals and academics we are continually responsible

for our own furthered education and self improvement. We need to

become persistent scholars in an attempt to keep up with the ever

changing legal arena we choose to participate in. Therefore I agree with

Oscar Wilde, that those things we read, as part of self improvement and

not just as part of necessary education are the things that will define us,

and in turn define the justice system we are responsible for.

EW Aukema-Heymans

Assistant Editor