About the Journal

The Turf Law Journal is an open access, peer-reviewed journal published by the School of Law, University of Limpopo (South Africa). The purpose of the journal is to give a platform for high quality research on transformative perspectives about law in South Africa. While the journal is mainly seeking to respond to legal questions in South Africa, comparative perspectives from Africa and beyond are most welcome. The journal further welcomes contributions that take multi- and inter-disciplinary perspectives to law. In particular, the journal is targeting high quality research from emerging scholars and non-conventional perspectives from established researchers.

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: TURF LAW CONFERENCE 2026

30-07-2026

The University of Limpopo's School of Law invites abstracts for the 2026 Turf Law Conference (TLC). This year's theme is Critical perspectives on South Africa's immigration law amid the pursuit of Africa's unity and prosperity’. The call is open to a broad range of participants, including legal academics, researchers, practitioners, diplomats, government officials, and senior law students. The conference also welcomes interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary papers on the theme, including those from political science, sociology, media studies, education, philosophy, and psychology, among others.  The conference will be held on 29-30 October 2026 in Polokwane. The deadline for abstract submissions is 30 August 2026.

NB: Selected papers for the conference will be considered for the Special Issue of Turf Law Journal on Immigration Law in South Africa.

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Vol. 6 (2026)
Published: 23-01-2026

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