The former chief justice of South Africa was bestowed with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's African Legal Awards in Johannesburg, while local firms continue to assert dominance in the market.

Raymond Zondo, who served as the Chief Justice of South Africa from 1 April 2022 until his retirement last month, was awarded the presitigious lifetime achievement award at the 11th African Legal Awards, held in the South African city of Johannesburg on September 6.