Law Society of South Africa notes with deep sadness the passing of Judge Taswell Papier The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) notes with deep sadness the passing of Judge Taswell Papier, a distinguished jurist, human rights champion, and stalwart of transformation within the legal profession. Judge Papier’s life and career were defined by an […]
DRAFT GENERAL LAWS (ANTI‑MONEY LAUNDERING AND COMBATING TERRORISM FINANCING) AMENDMENT BILL, 2025 National Treasury has published the Draft General Laws (Anti Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill, 2025 for public comment, as announced in Government Notice. The Bill seeks, among others to: Strengthen South Africa’s AML/CFT system ahead of the next FATF […]
21 January 2026 Press release The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) expresses its deep shock and grave concern following the shooting incident at the Booysens Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, which resulted in the tragic loss of two lives and left at least three others injured, including a legal […]
Voluntary Contributions for Membership to the LSSA The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) requests voluntary contributions from legal professionals in support of the organisation’s activities and initiatives. As a respected member of the legal profession, your contribution will play a vital role in enabling the LSSA to continue its efforts in enhancing the standards and advocacy of the legal profession across South Africa. The LSSA […]
Advisory | 29 October 2025 Deeds Registries Regulations Board Nominations The Law Society of South Africa invites nominations for appointment to the Deeds Registries Regulations Board and its alternate members, as the current term ends on 31 December 2025. Click here to access full notice and submission details. All interested legal practitioners are requested to […]
Advisory | 28 October 2025 Sectional Titles Regulations Board Nominations The Law Society of South Africa invites nominations for appointment to the Sectional Titles Regulations Board and its alternate members, as the current term ends on 31 December 2025. Click here to access full notice and submission details. All interested legal practitioners are requested to […]
Advisory | 28 October 2025 Advisory to the Legal Profession: Request for Comments on Robing in the Lower Courts The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) invites members of the legal profession to submit comments on the Robing of legal practitioners in the Lower Courts, as outlined in the notice issued by the Legal Practice Council (LPC). Click here […]
Voluntary Contributions for Membership to the LSSA The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) requests voluntary contributions from legal professionals in support of the organisation’s activities and initiatives. As a respected member of the legal profession, your contribution will play a vital role in enabling the LSSA to continue its efforts in enhancing the standards and advocacy of the legal profession across South Africa. The LSSA […]
Advisory | 13 October 2025 RISK MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE PROGRAMME OF THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE ACT, 2002 The Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 (Act 38 of 2001) (FICA) is an Act which establishes the Financial Intelligence Centre and a Money Laundering Council to deal with such activities, to impose certain duties on institutions which might be […]
Press Release | 9 October 2025 The Law Society of South Africa and Laws.Africa launches My LawLibrary: Powerful and personalised legal research is now within reach The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) and Laws.Africa have announced the launch of My LawLibrary, a new set of powerful research tools built for legal professionals who need […]
