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LSSA provincial attorneys' associations establishment meetings

October 14, 2019

LSSA provincial attorneys’ associations

Legal Practice Management Course (PMT) - Rule 27

September 10, 2019

The Legal Practice Council would like to rectify incorrect information regarding the PMT course.

Cybersecurity key tips

September 10, 2019

The Law Society of South Africa has noticed an increase in cybercrime and has published some cybersecurity tips.

Call for comment on draft insolvency policies

September 09, 2019

Call for comment on draft insolvency policies

Get your basic will drafted for free by an attorney during National Wills Week: 16 to 20 September 2019

August 30, 2019

Get your basic will drafted for free by an attorney during National Wills Week: 16 to 20 September 2019

Conveyancing examination update: LSSA launches Pilot Project for Conveyancing Mentorship Programme in Mthatha and Polokwane

August 28, 2019

Conveyancing examination update: LSSA launches Pilot Project for Conveyancing Mentorship Programme in Mthatha and Polokwane

Law Society welcomes President’s withdrawal of SA’s signature on SADC 2014 Protocol

August 20, 2019

Law Society welcomes President’s withdrawal of SA’s signature on SADC 2014 Protocol

Apex court dismisses Proxi Smart's leave to appeal application with costs

August 14, 2019

Apex court dismisses Proxi Smart's leave to appeal application with costs

Law Society welcomes Concourt judgment on Public Protector

July 24, 2019

Law Society welcomes Concourt judgment on Public Protector

Outstanding court orders

July 19, 2019

Judge President, Dunstan Mlambo, has issued a notice regarding court orders from both High Courts of the Gauteng Division.

Law Society saddened at passing of Communication Manager, Barbara Whittle

July 10, 2019

Law Society saddened at passing of Communication Manager, Barbara Whittle

SARS introduces redesigned eFiling website

July 04, 2019

SARS introduces redesigned eFiling website

Applications for Basic Aspirant Judges Programme now open

July 04, 2019

Applications for Basic Aspirant Judges Programme now open

SALRC's investigation into legal fees

July 03, 2019

SALRC's investigation into legal fees

Change in LSSA Vice-President position

June 13, 2019

Change in LSSA Vice-President position

Change in LSSA Vice-President

June 13, 2019

Change in LSSA Vice-President

Black Lawyers Association statement against attempts to undermine the office of the Public Protector

June 13, 2019

The Black Lawyers Association has noted the attacks directed at the office of the Public Protector by various individuals and organisations. This atta ...

Judge President’s Practice Directive: Enrolment of Rule 43 applications during administrative recess

June 07, 2019

Judge President’s Practice Directive: Enrolment of Rule 43 applications during administrative recess

Amendment of the Rules regulating the conduct of court proceedings

June 05, 2019

Amendment of the Rules regulating the conduct of court proceedings

Application for leave to appeal in Proxi Smart matter dismissed

May 22, 2019

Application for leave to appeal in Proxi Smart matter dismissed

Law Society elections press release

May 13, 2019

LAW SOCIETY ELECTIONS PRESS RELEASE

Law Society elects new President and Vice-Presidents

April 01, 2019

Law Society elects new President and Vice-Presidents

National Association of Democratic Lawyers (Nadel) AGM and National Policy Conference

March 19, 2019

National Association of Democratic Lawyers (Nadel) AGM and National Policy Conference

Sweeping of the 5% of interest earned on s 86(4) trust investments

March 05, 2019

Sweeping of the 5% of interest earned on s 86(4) trust investments

Watch out for this scam

March 05, 2019

Watch out for this scam

Theft of moneys from the Attorneys Development Fund

March 01, 2019

Theft of moneys from the Attorneys Development Fund

NADEL AGM and National Policy Conference 2019

February 18, 2019

NADEL AGM and National Policy Conference 2019

Restoring the Independence of the Prosecutorial Authority in South Africa

February 11, 2019

Restoring the Independence of the Prosecutorial Authority in South Africa

Law Society welcomes Adv Shamila Batohi to the NPA

February 01, 2019

Law Society welcomes Adv Shamila Batohi to the NPA

Law Society shocked at allegations of corruption against Pretoria Chief Magistrate

February 01, 2019

Law Society shocked at allegations of corruption against Pretoria Chief Magistrate

NADEL media statement: NADEL supports the elected government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

January 28, 2019

NADEL media statement: NADEL supports the elected government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

NADEL NEC set to demand amendment of Constitutional Court judges term of office

January 22, 2019

NADEL NEC set to demand amendment of Constitutional Court judges term of office

Law Society of South Africa urges Zimbabwean government to restore order

January 19, 2019

Law Society of South Africa urges Zimbabwean government to restore order

Attorneys Development Fund: The passing away of Mr Mackenzie Mukansi

January 04, 2019

Attorneys Development Fund: The passing away of Mr Mackenzie Mukansi

Nadel: The Death of Mr Mackenzie Mukansi of the Attorneys Development Fund

January 03, 2019

Nadel: The Death of Mr Mackenzie Mukansi of the Attorneys Development Fund

Code of Conduct for legal practitioners published for comment

December 18, 2018

Code of Conduct for legal practitioners published for comment

LSSA welcomes Constitutional Court judgment on the SADC Tribunal

December 12, 2018

LSSA welcomes Constitutional Court judgment on the SADC Tribunal

Black Lawyers Association supports 16 Days of Activism

December 12, 2018

Black Lawyers Association supports 16 Days of Activism

LSSA condemns attack on Johannesburg advocate by members of BLF

December 11, 2018

Law Society condemns attack on Johannesburg advocate by members of BLF

NADEL press release: Attack on Johannesburg advocate at Johannesburg High Court condemned as a threat to justice and the rule of law

December 10, 2018

Attack on Johannesburg advocate at Johannesburg High Court condemned as a threat to justice and the rule of law

NADEL mourns the passing of NADEL stalwart, Mr. Jerome Mthembu

December 06, 2018

NADEL mourns the passing of NADEL stalwart, Mr. Jerome Mthembu

Law Society press release: Law Society welcomes appointment of Adv Shamila Batohi as NDPP

December 04, 2018

Law Society press release: Law Society welcomes appointment of Adv Shamila Batohi as NDPP

NADEL press release: New NDPP brings hope of a better era

December 04, 2018

New NDPP brings hope of a better era

ILFA Flagship Secondment Programme - Application deadline: 12 December 2018

November 30, 2018

ILFA Flagship Secondment Programme - Application deadline: 12 December 2018

NADEL repulsed by kidnapping and robbery of CEO of the Legal Practice Council

November 22, 2018

NADEL repulsed by kidnapping and robbery of CEO of the Legal Practice Council

LSSA Advisory: Conveyancers invited to Electronic Deeds Registration System Project engagement with Chief Registrar of Deeds

November 22, 2018

LSSA Advisory: Conveyancers invited to Electronic Deeds Registration System Project engagement with Chief Registrar of Deeds

LSSA Advisory: Conveyancers invited to Electronic Deeds Registration System Project engagement with Chief Registrar of Deeds

November 22, 2018

LSSA Advisory: Conveyancers invited to Electronic Deeds Registration System Project engagement with Chief Registrar of Deeds

Law Society launches independent whistle-blowing channels to report exam leaks

November 15, 2018

Law Society launches independent whistle-blowing channels to report exam leaks

Legal Practice Council Notice: Election of Provincial Councils: Section 23(4) of the Legal Practice Act, 2014 and (Rule 16)

November 12, 2018

Legal Practice Council Notice: Election of Provincial Councils: Section 23(4) of the Legal Practice Act, 2014 and (Rule 16)

NADEL calls upon Parliament to adopt higher moral standards

November 09, 2018

NADEL calls upon Parliament to adopt higher moral standards

Law Society clarifies confusion relating to its continuation under the Legal Practice Act

November 08, 2018

Law Society clarifies confusion relating to its continuation under the Legal Practice Act

Pre-election Statement of the SADC-LA Election Observation Mission to the Presidential Election in Madagascar

November 06, 2018

Pre-election Statement of the SADC-LA Election Observation Mission to the Presidential Election in Madagascar

Legal Practice Council: Code of Conduct not in operation

November 01, 2018

Legal Practice Council: Code of Conduct not in operation

Legal Practice Council Notice: Operations of the Legal Practice Council

November 01, 2018

Legal Practice Council Notice: Operations of the Legal Practice Council

Implementation of the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014

October 31, 2018

Implementation of the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014

BLA applauds the Legal Practice Council for electing black women as its leaders

October 31, 2018

BLA applauds the Legal Practice Council for electing black women as its leaders

Statement of apology issued by the non-BLA, non-Nadel council members of the Council of the Law Society of South Africa

October 28, 2018

Statement of apology issued by the non-BLA, non-Nadel council members of the Council of the Law Society of South Africa

LSSA invites candidates to indicate their interest in position of NDPP

October 22, 2018

LSSA invites candidates to indicate their interest in position of NDPP

Law Society welcomes panel on NDPP

October 14, 2018

Law Society welcomes panel on NDPP

NADEL welcomes the appointment of the Finance Minister Tito Mboweni

October 12, 2018

NADEL welcomes the appointment of the Finance Minister Tito Mboweni

BLA: Consolidating power and advancing a revolution

October 10, 2018

BLA: Consolidating power and advancing a revolution

NADEL celebrates the results of the Legal Practice Council (LPA) Elections 2018

October 08, 2018

NADEL celebrates the results of the Legal Practice Council (LPA) Elections 2018

NADEL shocked by Judge Frank Kroon's Admission of Gross negligence in dealing with the SARS 'Rogue Unit'

October 08, 2018

NADEL shocked by Judge Frank Kroon's Admission of Gross negligence in dealing with the SARS 'Rogue Unit'

Law Society warns public about scam text/SMS from V.N.X Attorneys

October 05, 2018

Law Society warns public about scam text/SMS from V.N.X Attorneys

BLA deeply embarrassed by unfounded criticism levelled against the elections of the Legal Practice Council

October 05, 2018

BLA deeply embarrassed by unfounded criticism levelled against the elections of the Legal Practice Council

Cape Law Society: Public protests in our country

October 04, 2018

Cape Law Society: Public protests in our country

LSSA urges all to support efforts to transform the legal profession through the soon-to-be-announced Legal Practice Council

October 03, 2018

LSSA urges all to support efforts to transform the legal profession through the soon-to-be-announced Legal Practice Council

KZN Law Society: Media allegations in respect of Regional Court President, Eric Nzimande, as well as attorneys against whom allegations of improper conduct have been made

October 01, 2018

Media allegations in respect of Regional Court President, Eric Nzimande, as well as attorneys against whom allegations of improper conduct have been m ...

Nadel: Bid to end human trafficking

September 28, 2018

Nadel: Bid to end human trafficking

Serving as a Small Claims Court Commissioner

September 28, 2018

Serving as a Small Claims Court Commissioner

Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) Bill update

September 28, 2018

Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) Bill update

Notification issued on behalf of the Council Members of the LSSA previously referred to as the statutory component on Legal Practice Council elections

September 25, 2018

Notification issued on behalf of the Council Members of the LSSA previously referred to as the statutory component on Legal Practice Council elections

LSSA calls for comments on its new draft constitution

September 17, 2018

LSSA calls for comments on its new draft constitution

Joint statement by BLA and NADEL on the election of the South African Legal Practice Council

September 17, 2018

Joint statement by BLA and NADEL on the election of the South African Legal Practice Council

Cape Law Society: Expropriation without compensation

September 05, 2018

Cape Law Society: Expropriation without compensation

LSSA welcomes election process for Legal Practice Council; urges practitioners to participate

September 04, 2018

LSSA welcomes election process for Legal Practice Council; urges practitioners to participate

Black Lawyers Association endorses rewriting of Attorneys Admission Examination

September 04, 2018

Black Lawyers Association endorses rewriting of Attorneys Admission Examination

Get your will drafted for free by an attorney during National Wills Week: 17 to 21 September 2018

August 17, 2018

Get your will drafted for free by an attorney during National Wills Week: 17 to 21 September 2018

Law Society welcomes Constitutional Court judgment on National Director of Public Prosecutions

August 14, 2018

Law Society welcomes Constitutional Court judgment on National Director of Public Prosecutions

Nadel condemns the attack on Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

August 07, 2018

Nadel Condemns the attack on Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Law Society calls for accountability for unconstitutional and unlawful immunity for Dr Grace Mugabe

August 03, 2018

Law Society calls for accountability for unconstitutional and unlawful immunity for Dr Grace Mugabe

LSSA Advisory: Cybercrime: Business email compromises

July 18, 2018

Cybercrime: Business email compromises

Law Society calls for respect and dignity during service delivery protests

July 17, 2018

Law Society calls for respect and dignity during service delivery protests

Law Society of South Africa press release: Law Society triumphant in Proxi Smart matter

May 18, 2018

Law Society of South Africa press release: Law Society triumphant in Proxi Smart matter

Statement by Nadel condemning the attacks on Palestinians in Gaza and the inaction of the United Nations

May 16, 2018

Statement by the Nadel condeming the attacks on Palestinians in Gaza and the inaction of the United Nations

Black Lawyers Association pledges solidarity with workers

May 11, 2018

Black Lawyers Association pledges solidarity with workers

Black Lawyers Association press release on the passing of Cde Madikizela-Mandela

April 04, 2018

Black Lawyers Association press release on the passing of Cde Madikizela-Mandela

NADEL statement on the passing of the icon of our new nation, Cde Winnie Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela

April 03, 2018

NADEL statement on the passing of the icon of our new nation, Cde Winnie Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela

Notyesi and Barnard elected co-chairpersons to lead Law Society in year of critical change for the legal profession

March 28, 2018

Notyesi and Barnard elected co-chairpersons to lead Law Society in year of critical change for the legal profession

Cape Law Society expresses concern with wide spread arrests and detention of judges and lawyers in Turkey

March 09, 2018

Cape Law Society expresses concern with wide spread arrests and detention of judges and lawyers in Turkey

Black Lawyers Association (BLA) elects National Executive Committee

March 07, 2018

Black Lawyers Association (BLA) elects National Executive Committee

Law Society welcomes SADC Tribunal judgment by Gauteng High Court; urges Presidency to take action

March 02, 2018

Law Society welcomes SADC Tribunal judgment by Gauteng High Court; urges Presidency to take action

Apply for the IBA Developing Bar Programme Young Lawyers Scholarship for the 2018 IBA Confernce

February 26, 2018

Apply for the IBA Developing Bar Programme Scholarship for the 2018 IBA Confernce

Law Society calls for higher standard of ethics and accountability for public officials

February 14, 2018

Law Society calls for higher standard of ethics and accountability for public officials

NADEL calls for speedy action by President Zuma

February 13, 2018

NADEL Calls for speedy action by President Zuma

Legal Practice Amendment Act to ensure smooth handover to new Legal Practice Council dispensation

January 18, 2018

Legal Practice Amendment Act to ensure smooth handover to new Legal Practice Council dispensation

Protection of Personal Information Guideline for South African Law Firms

January 17, 2018

Protection of Personal Information Guideline for South African Law Firms

LSSA saddened at death of former Co-Chairperson, Julian von Klemperer

January 12, 2018

LSSA saddened at death of former Co-Chairperson, Julian von Klemperer

Law Society of the Northern Provinces media release: Criticism against the judiciary testifies of disrespect towards the judiciary

December 15, 2017

Law Society of the Northern Provinces media release: Criticism against the judiciary testifies of disrespect towards the judiciary

Law Society calls on the ruling party openly to promote and protect the Rule of Law

December 14, 2017

Law Society calls on the ruling party openly to promote and protect the Rule of Law

The Cape Law Society is very concerned with the recent unmeritorious attacks on the Judiciary

December 14, 2017

The Cape Law Society is very concerned with the recent unmeritorious attacks on the Judiciary

NADEL media statement on the Independence of the Judiciary

December 14, 2017

NADEL media statement on the Independence of the Judiciary

Nadel statement: A call to strengthen our institutions of justice

December 14, 2017

Nadel statement: A call to strengthen our institutions of justice

NADEL media statement on State Capture case

December 14, 2017

NADEL media statement on State Capture case

SAJEI invites candidates to apply for Aspirant Judges Programme

December 13, 2017

SAJEI invites candidates to apply for Aspirant Judges Programme

NADEL Youth Summit 2018

December 13, 2017

NADEL Youth Summit 2018

BLA condemns growing accusations of judicial overreach

December 12, 2017

BLA condemns growing accusations of judicial overreach

Apply for accreditation and enrolment on the Panel of Court-Annexed Mediators in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and North West

December 07, 2017

Apply for accreditation and enrolment on the Panel of Court-Annexed Mediators in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and North West

Cape Law Society Media Statement - Halala Nomfundo Mahlangeni

December 05, 2017

Media Statement - Halala Nomfundo Mahlangeni

LSSA says RABS Bill, 2017 offends the mores of the public

November 29, 2017

LSSA says RABS Bill, 2017 offends the mores of the public

NADEL perturbed by the announcement made by the Minister of Water and Sanitation

November 29, 2017

NADEL perturbed by the announcement made by the Minister of Water and Sanitation

LSSA seeks to engage Council for Higher Education on disaccreditation of law faculties

November 23, 2017

LSSA seeks to engage Council for Higher Education on disaccreditation of law faculties

Join the discussion on community service and pro bono

November 21, 2017

Join the discussion on community service and pro bono

Comments on RABS due by end of November

November 21, 2017

Comments on RABS due by end of November

Cape Law Society press release: Violence must end

November 17, 2017

Press release: Violence must end

KwaZulu-Natal Law Society Press Release: The attack by the ANC Eastern Cape Provincial Chairperson against attorney Mvuzo Notyesi

October 30, 2017

KwaZulu-Natal Law Society Press Release: The attack by the ANC Eastern Cape Provincial Chairperson against attorney Mvuzo Notyesi

LSSA adds its voice to condemn wrongful arrests in Tanzania

October 24, 2017

LSSA adds its voice to condemn wrongful arrests in Tanzania

Black Lawyers Association postpones elections of the National Executive Council

October 23, 2017

Black Lawyers Association postpones elections of the National Executive Council

LSSA condemns attorney's unacceptable behaviour towards journalist

October 21, 2017

LSSA condemns attorney's unacceptable behaviour towards journalist

NADEL Media release: Arrest of Lawyers - An attack on the Independence of the Legal Profession and Access to Justice.

October 21, 2017

Arrest of Lawyers - An Attack on The Independence of The Legal Profession and Access to Justice

LSSA Co-Chairpersons Mid-Term Report

October 09, 2017

LSSA Co-Chairpersons Mid-Term Report

NADEL perturbed by the attack on the independence of the legal profession by Oscar Mabuyane

October 05, 2017

NADEL perturbed by the attack on the independence of the legal profession by Oscar Mabuyane

NADEL media release: NADEL associates itself fully with calls for direct UN intervention in the humanitarian catastrophe occurring in the Rakhine Province of Myanmar

September 15, 2017

NADEL media release: NADEL associates itself fully with calls for direct UN intervention in the humanitarian catastrophe occurring in the Rakhine Prov ...

Statement of the SADC Lawyers Association on the electoral outcome ruling of the Kenyan Supreme Court

September 08, 2017

Statement of the SADC Lawyers Association on the electoral outcome ruling of the Kenyan Supreme Court

Law Society adds its voice to condemn scourge of violence against women

August 23, 2017

Law Society adds its voice to condemn scourge of violence against women

BLA condemns the attack on Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi by Sihle Zikalala

August 20, 2017

Black Lawyers Association (BLA) condemns the attack on Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi by Sihle Zikalala

NADEL notes with dismay the statements made by Mr. Sihle Zikalala

August 18, 2017

NADEL notes with dismay the statements made by Mr. Sihle Zikalala

NADEL deeply appalled by the level of gender based violence in South Africa

August 17, 2017

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DEMOCRATIC LAWYERS (NADEL) IS DEEPLY APPALLED BY THE LEVEL OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Council and Staff of the Free State Law Society mourn the untimely death of Nic Swart

August 16, 2017

Council and Staff of the Free State Law Society mourn the untimely death of Nic Swart

Staff, councillors and members of the KwaZulu-Natal Law Society saddened by the loss of Nic Swart

August 16, 2017

Staff, councillors and members of the KwaZulu Natal Law Society saddened by the loss of Nic Swart

Council and staff of the LSNP saddened at the passing of the CEO of the LSSA

August 11, 2017

council and staff of the LSNP saddened at the passing of the CEO of the LSSA

BLA saddened by the untimely death of Judge George Maluleke

August 10, 2017

BLA saddened by the untimely death of Judge George Maluleke

Black Lawyers Association is heartbroken by the sudden death of Mr Nic Swart

August 10, 2017

Black Lawyers Association is heartbroken by the sudden death of Mr Nic Swart

Cape Law Society Press release: The Untimely Passing Away of Nic Swart, CEO of the Law Society of South Africa

August 10, 2017

Cape Law Society Press release: The Untimely Passing Away of Nic Swart, CEO of the Law Society of South Africa

NADEL mourns the passing of the LSSA CEO Nic Swart

August 10, 2017

NADEL mourns the passing of the LSSA CEO Nic Swart

Law Society Shocked and Saddened at Passing of CEO, Nic Swart

August 10, 2017

Law Society Shocked and Saddened at Passing of CEO, Nic Swart

NADEL: Secret Ballot Vote - Let the People Come First

August 08, 2017

NADEL: Secret Ballot Vote - Let the People Come First

Black Lawyers Association pays tribute to the late Judge Khalipi Jacob (Jake) Moloi

August 03, 2017

Black Lawyers Association (BLA) pays tribute to the late Judge Khalipi Jacob (Jake) Moloi

LSSA seeks level playing field for attorneys appearing in Higher Courts in Legal Practice Amendment Bill

August 02, 2017

LSSA seeks level playing field for attorneys appearing in Higher Courts in Legal Practice Amendment Bill

LSSA saddened at the passing of Judge Jake Moloi

July 30, 2017

LSSA saddened at the passing of Judge Jake Moloi

KwaZulu-Natal Law Society Press Release: Claudette Sigamoney restrained from holding herself out as an attorney

July 24, 2017

KwaZulu-Natal Law Society Press Release: Claudette Sigamoney restrained from holding herself out as an attorney

SALRC calls for comments on Issue Paper 33 on Medico-Legal Claims

July 18, 2017

SALRC calls for comments on Issue Paper 33 on Medico-Legal Claims

Appointment of Madam Justice Leona Theron of the Supreme Court of Appeal as a Justice of the Constitutional Court

July 17, 2017

Appointment of Madam Justice Leona Theron of the Supreme Court of Appeal as a Justice of the Constitutional Court

Press release issued by the President of the KwaZulu-Natal Law Society Mr Umesh Jivan on the appointment of Raymond Zondo as Deputy Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court

July 14, 2017

Press release issued by the President of the KwaZulu-Natal Law Society Mr Umesh Jivan on the appointment of Raymond Zondo as Deputy Chief Justice of t ...

Press release issued by the President of the KwaZulu-Natal Law Society Mr Umesh Jivan on the appointment of Raymond Zondo as Deputy Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court

July 13, 2017

Press release issued by the President of the KwaZulu-Natal Law Society Mr Umesh Jivan on the appointment of Raymond Zondo as Deputy Chief Justice of t ...

BLA to stage march to the Office of the President; Friday 14 July 2017 at 09:00

July 13, 2017

BLA to stage march to the Office of the President; Friday 14 July 2017 at 09:00

Black Lawyers Association is appalled by the appointment of Werksmans Attorneys by Transnet to probe corruption in respect of the purchase of locomotives for China South Rail

July 04, 2017

Black Lawyers Association is appalled by the appointment of Werksmans Attorneys by Transnet to probe corruption in respect of the purchase of locomoti ...

Ninth meeting of the National Forum on the Legal Profession

July 02, 2017

Ninth meeting of the National Forum on the Legal Profession

LSSA Advisory: Payment of sheriffs' accounts, ad hoc appointments and general court matters

June 26, 2017

LSSA Advisory: Payment of sheriffs� accounts, ad hoc appointments and general court matters

LSSA takes on Proxi Smart model in Gauteng High Court in August

June 12, 2017

LSSA takes on Proxi Smart model in Gauteng High Court in August

LSSA welcomes the appointment of Justice Raymond Zondo as Deputy Chief Justice

June 07, 2017

LSSA welcomes the appointment of Justice Raymond Zondo as Deputy Chief Justice

Invitation to attorneys' firms to align themselves with the Procurement Protocols for briefing and allocation of work in the legal profession

May 22, 2017

Invitation to attorneys' firms to align themselves with the Procurement Protocols for briefing and allocation of work in the legal profession

FIC Amendment Act published

May 12, 2017

FIC Amendment Act published

LSSA strongly condemns disturbing personal attacks on Judge Bashier Vally and on the judiciary

May 11, 2017

LSSA strongly condemns disturbing personal attacks on Judge Bashier Vally and on the judiciary

Black Lawyers Associations mourns the death of Advocate Imrann Moosa

May 09, 2017

Black Lawyers Associations mourns the death of Advocate Imrann Moosa

LSSA urges Judicial Service Commission to scrutinise judicial candidates for racist tendencies

May 05, 2017

LSSA urges Judicial Service Commission to scrutinise judicial candidates for racist tendencies

BLA welcomes the rather delayed resignation by Judge Mable Jansen

May 05, 2017

BLA welcomes the rather delayed resignation by Judge Mable Jansen

Placing the blame for medical malpractice suits at the door of attorneys will not lead to the improvement of the standard of public health care for the majority in South Africa

April 25, 2017

Placing the blame for medical malpractice suits at the door of attorneys will not lead to the improvement of the standard of public health care for th ...

LSSA calls on Council on Higher Education to consult the legal profession on issues related to the LLB degree

April 24, 2017

LSSA calls on Council on Higher Education to consult the legal profession on issues related to the LLB degree

New Co-Chairpersons Walid Brown and David Bekker lead Law Society of South Africa at time of transformation and change to new dispensation

April 23, 2017

New Co-Chairpersons Walid Brown and David Bekker lead Law Society of South Africa at time of transformation and change to new dispensation

BLA welcomes the JSC's decision to refer Judge Jansen�s conduct to the Judicial Conduct Tribunal

April 11, 2017

BLA welcomes the JSC�s decision to refer Judge Jansen�s conduct to the Judicial Conduct Tribunal

Statement on progress made by the Action Group on Briefing Patterns in the Legal Profession

March 31, 2017

Statement on progress made by the Action Group on Briefing Patterns in the Legal Profession

NADEL press release: Ahmed Mohammed Kathrada, an Ethical Leader and Inspiration to All

March 30, 2017

NADEL press release: Ahmed Mohammed Kathrada, an Ethical Leader and Inspiration to All

LSSA seriously concerned at unsubstantiated allegations against attorneys regarding medical negligence claims

March 27, 2017

LSSA seriously concerned at unsubstantiated allegations against attorneys regarding medical negligence claims

Limpopo Deeds Office

March 23, 2017

Limpopo Deeds Office

Deeds Office Schedule of Fees of Office from 28 March 2017

March 21, 2017

Deeds Office Schedule of Fees of Office from 28 March 2017

NADEL welcomes Government's decision to revoke its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court

March 17, 2017

NADEL welcomes Government's decision to revoke its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court

NADEL mourns death of Judge Bonisile Sandi

March 07, 2017

NADEL mourns death of Judge Bonisile Sandi

The Council Of The Cape Law Society Mourns the Passing Away of Judge Bonisile Sandi

March 06, 2017

The Council Of The Cape Law Society Mourns the Passing Away of Judge Bonisile Sandi

Nadel tribute: The Honourable Judge Essa Moosa

February 27, 2017

Nadel: The Honourable Judge Essa Moosa

Cape Law Society mourns the sudden passing away of respected Judge Essa Moosa

February 27, 2017

Cape Law Society mourns the sudden passing away of respected Judge Essa Moosa

Code of Conduct for future legal profession published

February 11, 2017

Code of Conduct for future legal profession published

LSSA congratulates Thuli Madonsela on Commonwealth Rule of Law Award

January 30, 2017

LSSA congratulates Thuli Madonsela on Commonwealth Rule of Law Award

Updating your registration with the FIC: Information for attorneys

January 26, 2017

Updating your registration with the FIC: Information for attorneys

JSC calls for nominations for judicial vacancies

January 11, 2017

JSC calls for nominations for judicial vacancies

KwaZulu-Natal Law Society supports proposal for a minimum monthly wage

January 05, 2017

Kwazulu-Natal Law Society supports proposal for a minimum monthly wage

NADEL celebrates International Human Rights Day

December 10, 2016

NADEL celebrates International Human Rights Day

LSSA concerned that RAF is short changing road accident victims through hasty direct settlements

December 08, 2016

LSSA concerned that RAF is short changing road accident victims through hasty direct settlements

Cape Law Society calls for an investigation into the conduct of the NDPP, Shaun Abrahams

December 02, 2016

Cape Law Society calls for an investigation into the conduct of the NDPP, Shaun Abrahams

NADEL press release - 16 days of Activism Campaign

December 02, 2016

NADEL press release - 16 days of Activism Campaign

Seventh plenary meeting of the National Forum on the Legal Profession

November 30, 2016

Seventh plenary meeting of the National Forum on the Legal Profession

NADEL press release on the passing of Cde Fidel Castro

November 28, 2016

NADEL press release on the passing of Cde Fidel Castro

NADEL press release on the passing of Cde Fidel Castro

November 28, 2016

NADEL press release on the passing of Cde Fidel Castro

Cape Law Society press release: Murder of attorney Noorudien Hassan

November 25, 2016

Cape Law Society press release: Murder of attorney Noorudien Hassan

LSSA recognises service to the profession by former Council members

November 18, 2016

LSSA recognises service to the profession by former Council members

Advisory: LSSA to oppose Proxi Smart proposed conveyancing-related business model

November 16, 2016

LSSA to oppose Proxi Smart proposed conveyancing-related business model

Black Lawyers Association welcomes the release of the Public Protector's State Capture Report

November 05, 2016

Black Lawyers Association welcomes the release of the Public Protector's State Capture Report

Law Society welcomes release of State of Capture report and also that NDPP is to brief Justice Portfolio Committee on withdrawal of charges against Finance Minister

November 02, 2016

Law Society welcomes release of State of Capture report and also that NDPP is to brief Justice Portfolio Committee on withdrawal of charges against Fi ...

NADEL press statement: NADEL calls for probe into the NPA and HAWKS

November 01, 2016

NADEL press statement: NADEL calls for probe into the NPA and HAWKS

LSSA welcomes withdrawal of charges against Finance Minister

October 31, 2016

LSSA welcomes withdrawal of charges against Finance Minister

Law Society urges South African Government to reconsider withdrawing from the International Criminal Court

October 25, 2016

Law Society urges South African Government to reconsider withdrawing from the International Criminal Court

Law Society joins calls for investigation into fitness for office of SABC Board members

October 02, 2016

Law Society joins calls for investigation into fitness for office of SABC Board members

NADEL notes the recent controversial decision by the SABC to appoint its former COO as its Group Executive of Corporate Affairs

October 01, 2016

NADEL notes the recent controversial decision by the SABC to appoint its former COO as its Group Executive of Corporate Affairs

Nadel offers legal assistance to students who have been arrested during the protests

September 30, 2016

Nadel offers legal assistance to students who have been arrested during the protests

Law Society offers services of attorney mediators to resolve education impasse

September 30, 2016

Law Society offers services of attorney mediators to resolve education impasse

The Cape Law Society offers to mediate in the 2017 education crisis

September 28, 2016

The Cape Law Society offers to mediate in the 2017 education crisis

Attorneys Fidelity Fund to appeal judgment in Joost Heystek van der Westhuizen v The Attorneys Fidelity Fund Board of Control

September 16, 2016

Attorneys Fidelity Fund to appeal judgment in Joost Heystek van der Westhuizen v The Attorneys Fidelity Fund Board of Control

Concourt EAO judgment: Concourt rules that no EAO may be issued unless court has authorised

September 13, 2016

Concourt EAO judgment; no EAO may be issued unless court has authorised

LSSA Awards inaugural Truth and Justice Award to Adv Thuli Madonsela

September 09, 2016

LSSA Awards inaugural Truth and Justice Award to Adv Thuli Madonsela

National Forum to propose separate voters' rolls for first election of the Legal Practice Council

September 05, 2016

National Forum to propose separate voters' rolls for first election of the Legal Practice Council

Nadel statement: The Hawks attack on Gordhan

September 03, 2016

Nadel statement: The Hawks attack on Gordhan

Cape Law Society press release on the investigation by the Hawks

August 31, 2016

Cape Law Society press release on the investigation by the Hawks

Law Society of the Northern Provinces press release on the Hawks Investigation

August 29, 2016

The Council of the Law Society of the Northern Provinces has with concern noted the developments surrounding the investigation by the Hawks of inter a ...

Financial transactions involving the investment of trust funds on behalf of clients

August 22, 2016

Financial transactions involving the investment of trust funds on behalf of clients

Get your will drafted for free by an attorney during National Wills Week from 12 to 16 September 2016

August 17, 2016

Get your will drafted for free by an attorney during National Wills Week from 12 to 16 September 2016

NADEL congratulates the IEC on successful free and fair Local Government Elections

August 09, 2016

NADEL congratulates the IEC on successful free and fair Local Government Elections

Law Society says elections generally free and fair, but will report irregularities to IEC

August 05, 2016

Law Society says elections generally free and fair, but will report irregularities to IEC

Black Lawyers Association calls for smooth free and fair local government elections on 3 August 2016

August 01, 2016

Black Lawyers Association calls for smooth free and fair local government elections on 3 August 2016

NADEL press statement: Passing of Cde Julius Pakkies

July 28, 2016

NADEL press statement: Passing of Cde Julius Pakkies

Black Lawyers Association press release: Government has a duty to provide women with sanitary towels

July 19, 2016

Black Lawyers Association press release: Government has a duty to provide women with sanitary towels

Press release: NADEL welcomes the ICASA Ruling

July 15, 2016

NADEL welcomes the ICASA Ruling

BLA calls on the SABC to adhere to the ICASA ruling

July 14, 2016

BLA calls on the SABC to adhere to the ICASA ruling

Law Society urges SABC to obey ICASA order to withdraw its censorship resolution

July 14, 2016

Law Society press release: Law Society urges SABC to obey ICASA order to withdraw its censorship resolution

LSSA to make submissions on draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, 2016

July 11, 2016

LSSA to make submissions on draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, 2016

Establishment of a service provider in the property transfer industry

July 11, 2016

Establishment of a service provider in the property transfer industry - Proxi Smart Services (Pty) Ltd

CLS warns of fraudulent/scam e-mail titled - The Cape Law Society past due membership invoice

July 09, 2016

Fraudulent/scam e-mail titled �The Cape Law Society past due membership invoice�

Law Society shocked at murder of Kenyan human rights lawyer

July 03, 2016

Law Society shocked at murder of Kenyan human rights lawyer

NADEL concerns over the latest developments within the SABC

June 30, 2016

NADEL concerns over the latest developments within the SABC

LSSA alarmed at developments at state broadcaster; SABC board urged to create an environment in which journalists can report without fear or favour

June 28, 2016

LSSA alarmed at developments at state broadcaster; SABC board urged to create an environment in which journalists can report without fear or favour

Law Society urges government to ensure a climate for free and fair elections

June 22, 2016

Law Society urges government to ensure a climate for free and fair elections

Women attorneys panel takes AGM discussion to the next level

June 22, 2016

Women attorneys� panel takes AGM discussion to the next level

LSSA and Nigerian Bar Association sign preliminary statement of intent of cooperation

June 09, 2016

LSSA and Nigerian Bar Association sign preliminary statement of intent of cooperation

Nadel press release: Bid to End Human Trafficking

June 08, 2016

Nadel press release: Bid to End Human Trafficking

Criminal Matters Amendment Act 2015 18 of 2015 comes into operation on 1 June 2016

May 25, 2016

Criminal Matters Amendment Act 2015 18 of 2015 comes into operation on 1 June 2016

NADEL Tribute on the Retirement of the Deputy Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court, The Honourable Justice Dikgang Moseneke

May 20, 2016

NADEL Tribute on the Retirement of the Deputy Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court, The Honourable Justice Dikgang Moseneke

NADEL formally lodges complaint to the JSC against The Honourable Justice Mabel Jansen

May 17, 2016

NADEL formally lodges complaint to the JSC against The Honourable Justice Mabel Jansen

BLA hands memorandum to Gauteng High Court for impeachment of Judge Mabel Jansen

May 12, 2016

BLA hands memorandum to Gauteng High Court for impeachment of Judge Mabel Jansen

Kwazulu-Natal Law Society President Lunga Peter on the issue of racism in South Africa

May 11, 2016

Kwazulu-Natal Law Society Mr Lunga Peter on the issue Of Racism In South Africa

Nadel media release on comments by Judge Mabel Jansen

May 10, 2016

Nadel media release on comments by Judge Mabel Jansen

Nadel media release on comments by Judge Mabel Jansen

May 10, 2016

Nadel media release on comments by Judge Mabel Jansen

LSSA urges JSC to deal with allegations of racism expeditiously and transparently

May 10, 2016

LSSA urges JSC to deal with allegations of racism expeditiously and transparently

BLA calls for the impeachment of Judge Mabel Jansen over her racist utterances

May 09, 2016

BLA calls for the impeachment of Judge Mabel Jansen over her racist utterances

BLA condemns the burning of schools in Vuwani and the surrounding areas

May 09, 2016

BLA condemns the burning of schools in Vuwani and the surrounding areas

First recommendations emerge from National Forum deliberations

April 25, 2016

First recommendations emerge from National Forum deliberations

Presidents of the Provincial Law Societies pledge their commitment to a clean, ethical and responsive legal profession

April 11, 2016

Presidents of the Provincial Law Societies pledge their commitment to a clean, ethical and responsive legal profession

Law Society expresses grave concern at views by President Zuma on the courts

April 08, 2016

Law Society expresses grave concern at views by President Zuma on the courts

Notyesi and Van Rensburg elected to lead the LSSA

April 05, 2016

Notyesi and Van Rensburg elected to lead the LSSA

LSSA condemns the conduct of the Bobroffs and urges them to respect the administration of justice

April 03, 2016

LSSA condemns the conduct of the Bobroffs and urges them to respect the administration of justice

Law Society applauds landmark judgment on the binding nature of the public protector�s remedial action

March 31, 2016

Law Society applauds landmark judgment on the binding nature of the public protector�s remedial action

The LSNP calls on attorneys Ronald and Darren Bobroff to return to SA to face the charges against them

March 24, 2016

Mr Ronald Bobroff and Mr Darren Bobroff, who are facing serious charges of overcharging clients and related fraudulent actions, are alleged to have ab ...

Apply to participate in the ILFA Secondment Placement Programme: Deadline for applications - 4 April 2016

March 23, 2016

Apply to participate in the ILFA Secondment Placement Programme: Deadline for applications - 4 April 2016

Attorneys to update registration related information to access FIC's new registration and reporting platform

March 21, 2016

Attorneys to update registration related information to access theFIC's new registration and reporting platform

NADEL statement on the news of the imminent release of the assassin of Chris Hani

March 19, 2016

NADEL statement on the news of the imminent release of the assassin of Chris Hani

Nadel press release on its annual conference and general meeting

March 08, 2016

Nadel press release on its annual conference and general meeting

Law Society urges Lesotho authorities to drop charges against lawyer

February 23, 2016

Law Society urges Lesotho authorities to drop charges against lawyer

LSSA calls for submissions on briefing patterns

February 14, 2016

LSSA calls for submissions on briefing patterns

BLA: The government has no regard for black legal practitioners

February 08, 2016

BLA: The government has no regard for black legal practitioners

LSSA strongly opposes Debt Collectors Amendment Bill

February 01, 2016

LSSA strongly opposes Debt Collectors Amendment Bill

Cape Law Society and Cape Bar Council press release: Dismay and profound unease at attack on lawyer

January 26, 2016

Cape Law Society and Cape Bar Council press release: Dismay and profound unease at attack on lawyer

BLA shocked by barbaric assault on legal representative for representing clients in court of law

January 25, 2016

BLA shocked by barbaric assault on legal representative for representing clients in court of law

Law Society stresses the right and duty of lawyers to practise freely and without threat

January 21, 2016

The Day of the Endangered Lawyers takes place tomorrow, Friday 22 January 2016, this year in The Hague, Netherlands. The purpose of the Day of the End ...

Interest earned on trust current banking accounts to be paid over monthly from 1 March

January 14, 2016

Interest earned on trust current banking accounts: to be paid over monthly

February 2016 issue of the Risk Alert Bulletin

January 13, 2016

February 2016 issue of the Risk Alert Bulletin

NADEL media statement on racism

January 08, 2016

Following the post by Penny Sparrow of the Democratic Alliance on Facebook that, among other racist things she said, it is a shame to be black, many S ...

KwaZulu-Natal Law Society responds to racist comments by Penny Sparrow and others

January 07, 2016

The Council of the KwaZulu-Natal Law Society records its profound and deep concern at the avowedly racist, bigoted and prejudiced posting on Facebook ...

Conveyancing trust account year-end scam

December 22, 2015

Conveyancing trust account year-end scam

Scam alert: Scamster purporting to have paid funds from the LSSA incorrectly into firm bank account

December 11, 2015

Scam alert