2024 African Tech Innovation of the Year award

The Johannesburg Business School (JBS) is excited to announce that the Virtual Reality (VR) Courtroom, developed in partnership with the Faculty of Law at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), has been awarded the title of 2024 African Tech Innovation of the Year by Business Tech Africa!

This innovative initiative has been recognised for its transformative impact on legal education. By integrating state-of-the-art virtual reality technology with practical learning experiences, we provide students with immersive opportunities that connect theoretical concepts to real-world practice.

The award was presented during a special visit from the remarkable team at Business Tech Africa, highlighting our commitment to innovation and excellence in education. This accolade reflects our teams’ collaborative spirit and forward-thinking approach at JBS and UJ. We want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who played a role in this success, including Professors Michele van Eck and Abejide Ade-Ibijola, as well as the dedicated teams from the Johannesburg Business School and the Faculty of Law. This achievement highlights our commitment to redefining education and leveraging technological advancements to prepare future leaders in the legal field.