Justice Maya and Justice Zondi nominated
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by Kathleen
1w ago
President Cyril Ramaphosa has nominated Justice Mandisa Maya for the position of Chief Justice of South Africa (SA) and Justice Dumisani Zondi, as the Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). This was announced by the presidency in a media statement. The statement noted that in terms of s 174(3) of the Constitution, President Ramaphosa has embarked on a process of consultation with the leaders of political parties represented in Parliament and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to convey his nomination of Judge Maya as Chief Justice. Justice Maya currently serves as Deputy Ch ..read more
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Judge Motha questions legal practitioners on equality
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by Kathleen
1w ago
Section 9(2) of the Constitution of South Africa states that: ‘Equality includes the full and equal enjoyment of all rights and freedoms. To promote the achievement of equality, legislative and other measures designed to protect or advance persons, or categories, disadvantaged by unfair discrimination may be taken.’ One of the aims of the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 (LPA), as amended by Legal Practice Amendment Act 16 of 2017, is to – ‘provide a legislative framework for the transformation and restructuring of the legal profession … which is broadly representative of the Republic’s demograp ..read more
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LSSA Charity Golf Day – a game for a good cause
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by Kathleen
3w ago
The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) hosted its first charity golf day on 16 February 2024 in Pretoria. The purpose of the golf day was to raise funds for charity, as part of the mandate of the LSSA to empower candidate legal practitioners and the community. The LSSA, which is a voluntary association for practising legal practitioners, has adopted Child Welfare Tshwane’s Bramley Children’s Home, to assist them in making sure some of the needs of the children are met. The golf day was well attended by legal practitioners, as well as stakeholders of the LSSA. Eighty-eight players braved the i ..read more
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The Competition Commission’s Cadet Training Programme: Cultivating talent and bridging gaps
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by Kathleen
3w ago
Candidates attending the Competition Commission’s Cadet Training Programme. By Selaelo Maraka and Candice Slump The Competition Commission of South Africa (the Commission) is committed to nurturing talent and fostering inclusivity in the highly specialised field of competition law and economics. Central to this endeavour is its Cadet Training Programme, a biennial initiative designed to provide practical training and experience to graduates. The Commission recognises the strategic significance of this programme in replenishing its talent pool with practitioners possessing applied experience ..read more
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Magistrate Khoele says legal practitioners should have an interest in each other’s development
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by Kathleen
3w ago
The Pretoria Attorneys Association (PAA) held a function for candidate legal practitioners in Pretoria on 22 February 2024, to welcome the legal practitioners starting their journey into the legal profession, as well as share with them some of the benefits of belonging to an association such as the PAA. During her welcoming address, the Chairperson of the PAA, Vijayta Rana told candidate legal practitioners that they are about to embark on a journey of a noble and challenging career. A journey that demands dedication, integrity and the pursuit of justice. She congratulated the candidate legal ..read more
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BRICS Legal Forum welcomes the inclusion of new states as proposed by the BRICS Summit 2023
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by Kathleen
3w ago
‘The Legal Forum is committed to fostering the Rule of Law in BRICS countries, while supporting the development and growth of our collective societies, which are built on the foundation of fairness, equality, and an inclusive worldview. Our vision and purpose are to enhance collaboration with the legal institutions in BRICS countries with a long-term view on developing the Global South.’ These words were captured as the opening statement in the eighth BRICS declaration, that was drafted in Johannesburg in South Africa (SA). The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) hosted the eighth BRICS Legal F ..read more
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Pretoria Attorneys Association Conference on Consolidated Practice Directive 1 of 2024
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by Kevin
3w ago
By Kevin O’Reilly The Pretoria Attorneys Association (PAA) held a Conference on the Gauteng Division Consolidated Practice Directive 1 of 2024 on 16 February 2024. Chairperson of the PAA, Vijayta Rana, welcomed attendees to the conference and said the PAA assists members by being a collective voice and liaising with public bodies such as the courts, the Deeds Office, Master’s Office, and Companies and Intellectual Property Commission. Its aim is to keep members abreast of changes in the function of these bodies by regularly sending circulars affecting members and their practices and having sta ..read more
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Newly elected NEC of the BLA
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by Kathleen
1M ago
The newly elected National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Black Lawyers Association was announced on 10 February 2024 in Rustenburg. The NEC elected members are: President: Nkosana Francois Mvundlela. Deputy President: Nonduduzo ‘Muke’ Khanyile. Secretary General: Chris Takalani Mamathuntsha. The newly elected president of Black Lawyers Association, Nkosana Francois Mvundlela, delivering his speech after the organisation’s elections in Rustenburg. Deputy Secretary General: Khanyisa Mogale. Treasurer General: Fezeka Magano. Head of Legal and Research: Matome Chidi. Head of Policy and Legi ..read more
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The FIC urges high-risk entities to submit all outstanding risk compliance returns
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by Kathleen
1M ago
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) held a roundtable on 2 February 2024 to reach out to stakeholders in the legal profession to get the message across to designated sectors to file outstanding risk and compliances returns with the FIC. Executive Manager for Compliance and Prevention at the FIC, Christopher Malan, said South Africa (SA) is in a difficult situation and the FIC is reaching out to stakeholders to get the message across and to turn the state of adherence around. This applies, in particular, to everybody who is not a bank, namely, to everybody who is not a financial services i ..read more
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SAWLA Student Chapter President recognised for her role as a GBVF activist
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by Kathleen
1M ago
The South African Women Lawyers Association Student Chapter (SAWLA SC) President, and postgraduate law student, Noluyolo Nowonga Mabuza, has received an award for her passion and dedication as an advocate of gender-based violence and femicide. The South African Women Lawyers Association Student Chapter (SAWLA SC) President, and postgraduate law student, Noluyolo Nowonga Mabuza, has received an award for her passion and dedication as an advocate of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). Ms Mabuza, who describes herself as an activist, an expressive poet, and an introverted extrovert, hail ..read more
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