Press Releases

January 13, 2025

Congratulations to the Newly Elected Members of the Legal Practice Council

June 3, 2024

Law Society Mourns the Loss of Executive Director Tony Pillay

March 7, 2024

Law Society of South Africa deplores the recent furore around the comments of Judge Mandlenkosi Motha

December 14, 2023

Law Society of South Africa concerned about RAF CEO’s unfounded statements

November 28, 2023

8th BRICS Legal Forum – Johannesburg, South Africa 2023

October 2, 2023

ROAD ACCIDENT FUND AMENDMENT BILL 2023

September 29, 2023

Untimely passing of Regional Court Magistrate and Acting Judge Ms Mamello Thamae

September 20, 2023

ROAD ACCIDENT FUND AMENDMENT BILL 2023

September 6, 2023

Law Society of South Africa National Wills Week: 11 to 15 September 2023

August 3, 2023

INVITATION: National Press Club – Legal Profession’s Media Briefing on Road Accident Fund Issues

August 2, 2023

Joint letter regarding the crisis at the Road Accident Fund

July 18, 2023

TO ALL LEGAL PRACTITIONERS DESIGNATED AS ITEM 1 ACCOUNTABLE INSTITUTIONS IN TERMS OF THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE ACT: RISK AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

June 20, 2023

Law Society of South Africa concerned about attorneys having to queue to settle RAF cases

May 24, 2023

National Council for and of Persons with Disabilities and the Law Society of South Africa v Minister of Transport, Road Accident Fund and Another (GJ) (case no 039100/2022) (Opperman J)

April 5, 2023

Death of Ms Zanele Nkosi

March 9, 2023

Companies and Intellectual Property Commission e-services and Bizportal platforms

March 8, 2023

National Council for and of Persons with Disabilities and the Law Society of South Africa v Minister of Transport, Road Accident Fund and Another (GJ) (case no 039100/2022) (Tolmay J)

March 6, 2023

Advisory – Refusal of leave to appeal application by the Road Accident Fund

January 27, 2023

Death of Eswatini human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko

January 10, 2023

Attack on Democratic institutions following the election of the new Brazilian President

December 22, 2022

National Council for and of Persons with Disabilities and Another v Minister of Transport and Others (GJ) (unreported case no 039100/2022, 15-12-2022) (Tolmay J)

November 21, 2022

Law Society of South Africa seminar on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism compliance

July 27, 2022

APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CHIEF JUSTICE MANDISA MAYA

May 10, 2022

Arrest of legal practitioner Malesela Teffo

April 19, 2022

Kwazulu‐Natal flooding

March 15, 2022

Appointment of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo

February 28, 2022

LSSA welcomes Concourt’s dismissal of application for leave to appeal

February 9, 2022

Recommendation of the position of Chief Justice

October 13, 2021

Law Society pays tribute to Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng

August 16, 2021

Free Wellness programme for attorneys

August 10, 2021

Get your basic will drafted for free by an attorney during National Wills Week: 13 to 17 September 2021

August 1, 2021

Law Society shocked and saddened at the death of former Council member, Lutendo Sigogo

July 29, 2021

Law Society disappointed with the racist rhetoric

July 12, 2021

Law Society expresses its concerns about the current violent protests in the country

July 9, 2021

Open letter to Acting Prime Minister of Eswatini and the SADC Troika

April 14, 2021

Law Society elects new President and Vice-Presidents

January 7, 2021

Law Society welcomes the appointment of the Legal Services Ombud

December 21, 2020

Law Society welcomes SCA decision on Muslim marriages appeal

December 2, 2020

Law Society cautions against uninformed criticism of courts

November 18, 2020

Law Society shocked at death of outgoing Auditor-General, Kimi Makwetu

October 20, 2020

Law Society horrified at murder of attorney, Gerrit Stander

October 9, 2020

Law Society saddened at death of former Co-chairperson, Silas Nkanunu

September 16, 2020

Get your basic will drafted for free by an attorney during National Wills Week: 26 to 30 October 2020

September 10, 2020

Law Society saddened at death of George Bizos

August 20, 2020

Law Society welcomes Parliamentary decision on RABS Bill

August 15, 2020

Law Society condemns treatment of lawyers in Zimbabwe

July 23, 2020

Law Society provides clarity on RAF matter

June 11, 2020

Cape Bar v Minister of Justice & Others

April 3, 2020

Law Society welcomes appointment of Fhedzisani Pandelani as Acting Solicitor-General

February 21, 2020

Judgement reserved in Cape Bar vs Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and others

November 27, 2019

Law Society of South Africa supports 16 Days of Activism campaign for No Violence Against Women and Children

November 4, 2019

Law Society saddened at death of veteran radio personality Xolani Gwala

November 4, 2019

Unreasonable and unfair increased costs imposed on legal practitioners by regulatory bodies

November 2, 2019

Law Society congratulates Springboks on Rugby World Cup victory

October 31, 2019

Law Society saddened at death of Eastern Cape attorney, Gordon Pope

August 30, 2019

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

August 20, 2019

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

August 14, 2019

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

July 24, 2019

Law Society welcomes Concourt judgment on Public Protector

July 10, 2019

Law Society saddened at passing of Communication Manager, Barbara Whittle

May 22, 2019

Application for leave to appeal in Proxi Smart matter dismissed

May 13, 2019

Law Society elections press release

April 1, 2019

LSSA Press release new leadership 2 April 2019

April 1, 2019

Law Society elects new President and Vice-Presidents

February 11, 2019

Restoring the Independence of the Prosecutorial Authority in South Africa

February 1, 2019

Law Society welcomes Adv Shamila Batohi to the NPA

February 1, 2019

Law Society shocked at allegations of corruption against Pretoria Chief Magistrate

February 1, 2019

Law Society welcomes Adv Shamila Batohi to the NPA

February 1, 2019

Law Society shocked at allegations of corruption against Pretoria Chief Magistrate

February 1, 2019

Law Society shocked at allegations of corruption against Pretoria Chief Magistrate

February 1, 2019

Law Society welcomes Adv Shamila Batohi to the NPA

January 19, 2019

Law Society urges Zimbabwean Government to restore order

January 19, 2019

Law Society of South Africa urges Zimbabwean government to restore order

January 19, 2019

Law Society urges Zimbabwean Government to restor order

December 12, 2018

LSSA welcomes Constitutional Court judgment on the SADC Tribunal

December 12, 2018

Law Society welcomes Constitutional Court judgment on the SADC Tribunal

December 12, 2018

Law Society welcomes Constitutional Court judgment on the SADC Tribunal

December 11, 2018

Law Society codemns attack on Johannesburg advocate by BLF members

December 11, 2018

LSSA condemns attack on Johannesburg advocate by members of BLF

December 11, 2018

Law Society codemns attack on Johannesburg advocate by BLF members

December 4, 2018

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

December 4, 2018

Law Society welcomes appointment of Adv Shamila Batohi as NDPP

December 4, 2018

Law Society welcomes appointment of Adv Shamila Batohi as NDPP

November 15, 2018

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

November 8, 2018

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

November 8, 2018

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

November 8, 2018

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

November 1, 2018

Legal Practice Council: Code of Conduct not in operation

November 1, 2018

Legal Practice Council Notice to all legal practitioners new rules regarding robing in court not yet effective

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

October 14, 2018

Law Society welcomes panel on National Director of Public Prosecutions

October 14, 2018

Law Society welcomes panel on NDPP

October 14, 2018

Law Society welcomes panel on National Director of Public Prosecutions

October 3, 2018

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

October 3, 2018

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

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

September 14, 2018

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

September 4, 2018

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

September 4, 2018

LSSA welcomes election process for Legal Practice Council

August 17, 2018

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

August 17, 2018

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

August 14, 2018

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

August 13, 2018

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

August 13, 2018

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

August 3, 2018

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

August 3, 2018

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

July 17, 2018

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

July 17, 2018

Law Society calls for respect and dignity during service delivery protests

May 18, 2018

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

May 18, 2018

LSSA triumphant in Proxi Smart matter

May 18, 2018

LSSA triumphant in Proxi Smart matter

March 28, 2018

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

March 2, 2018

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

March 2, 2018

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

February 14, 2018

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

February 14, 2018

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

January 12, 2018

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

January 12, 2018

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

January 12, 2018

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

December 15, 2017

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

December 14, 2017

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

December 14, 2017

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

November 23, 2017

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.

November 23, 2017

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

October 24, 2017

LSSA adds its voice to condemn wrongful arrests in Tanzania

October 24, 2017

LSSA adds its voice to condemn wrongful arrests in Tanzania

October 24, 2017

LSSA adds its voice to condemn wrongful arrests in Tanzania

October 21, 2017

LSSA condemns attorney’s unacceptable behaviour towards journalist

October 21, 2017

LSSA condemns attorney’s unacceptable behaviour towards journalist

October 17, 2017

LSSA condemns attorney’s unacceptable behaviour towards journalist.

August 23, 2017

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

August 23, 2017

LSSA adds its voice to condemn scourge of violence against women

August 23, 2017

LSSA adds its voice to condemn scourge of violence against women

August 10, 2017

LSSA shocked and saddened at passing of CEO, Nic Swart

August 10, 2017

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

August 8, 2017

Attorneys to draft free wills during National Wills Week: 11 to 15 September 2017

July 30, 2017

LSSA saddened at the passing of Judge Jake Moloi

July 30, 2017

LSSA saddened at the passing of Judge Jake Moloi

July 17, 2017

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

June 7, 2017

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

June 7, 2017

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

May 11, 2017

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

May 5, 2017

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

May 5, 2017

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

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 the majority in South Africa

April 24, 2017

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

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

April 23, 2017

New Co-Chairpersons Walid Brown and David Bekker lead LSSA at time of transformation and change to new dispensation

March 31, 2017

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

March 27, 2017

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

January 30, 2017

LSSA congratulates Thuli Madonsela on Commonwealth Rule of Law Award

January 30, 2017

LSSA congratulates Thuli Madonsela on Commonwealth Rule of Law Award

December 8, 2016

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

December 8, 2016

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

December 1, 2016

LSSA welcomes withdrawal of charges against Finance Minister; gravely disappointed that a matter of this magnitude and implications was decided clearly without first obtaining all the necessary information and that the charges were instituted in the first place

November 2, 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 Finance Minister

November 2, 2016

LSSA welcomes release of State of Capture report

October 31, 2016

LSSA welcomes withdrawal of charges against Finance Minister

October 25, 2016

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

October 25, 2016

LSSA urges SA Government to reconsider withdrawing from the International Criminal Court

October 2, 2016

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

October 2, 2016

LSSA joins calls for investigation into fitness for office of SABC Board members

September 30, 2016

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

September 16, 2016

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

August 29, 2016

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

August 17, 2016

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

August 5, 2016

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

August 5, 2016

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

July 14, 2016

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

July 3, 2016

Law Society shocked at murder of Kenyan human rights lawyer

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

June 28, 2016

LSSA alarmed at developments at state broadcaster

June 22, 2016

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

June 22, 2016

LSSA urges government to ensure a climate for free and fair elections

May 10, 2016

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

May 10, 2016

LSSA urges Judicial Service Commission to deal with allegations of racism against Judge Mabel Jansen expeditiously and transparently

April 11, 2016

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

April 8, 2016

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

April 8, 2016

LSSA expresses grave concern at views by President Zuma on the courts

April 5, 2016

Notyesi and Van Rensburg elected to lead the LSSA

April 5, 2016

Notyesi and Van Rensburg elected to lead Law Society of South Africa Read the press release

April 3, 2016

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

April 2, 2016

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

March 31, 2016

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

March 31, 2016

LSSA applauds landmark judgment on the binding nature of the Public Protector’s remedial action

February 23, 2016

Law Society urges Lesotho authorities to drop charges against lawyer

February 23, 2016

LSSA repeats its call to the Lesotho authorities to cease their harassment and intimidation of lawyers, particularly those lawyers involved in the defence of 23 soldiers accused of alleged mutiny last year

January 21, 2016

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

January 21, 2016

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

November 20, 2015

LSSA concerned at threats against lawyers and judges in Lesotho

October 1, 2015

Law Society seriously concerned at reports of irregularities relating to prescribed direct claims by Road Accident Fund

September 2, 2015

Law Society expresses its sadness at the passing of retired Constitutional Court Justice Thembile Skweyiya

June 18, 2015

Law Society condemns compromise of the Rule of Law

April 24, 2015

LSSA donates R50 000 towards xenophobia relief

April 21, 2015

LSSA launches court bid against President and ministers to stop ratification of 2014 SADC Protocol

April 17, 2015

LSSA condemns xenophobic violence; offers pro bono assistance by attorneys to victims

March 26, 2015

LSSA shocked and concerned at solitary confinement for jailed Swazi human rights lawyer, Thulani Maseko

March 24, 2015

Johannesburg attorney and Black Lawyers Association President Busani Mabunda and Pietermaritzburg attorney Richard Scott have been elected as Co-Chairpersons of the LSSA

March 11, 2015

LSSA concerned at moves to limit the right to compensation for medical negligence victims

January 30, 2015

LSSA welcomes the implementation of the National Forum of the Legal Profession on 1 February 2015

October 16, 2014

LSSA express support for Malaysian Bar protest against Sedition Act

September 23, 2014

LSSA welcomes promulgation of the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014

September 17, 2014

LSSA echoes concern at inappropriate criticism of Judge Thokozile Masipa

September 10, 2014

LSSA calls for a halt to scurrilous and unwarranted attacks on the Public Protector

August 19, 2014

Attorneys to draft free wills during National Wills Week from 15 to 19 September 2014

July 10, 2014

LSSA calls on KwaZulu-Natal Law Society to resume its statutory functions with immediate effect

June 4, 2014

LSSA urges speedy resolution to NDPP issue:

May 26, 2014

LSSA congratulates new Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Michael Masutha on his appointment to head the newly combined Department of Justice and Correctional Services

April 24, 2014

The LSSA has set up an observer team of 275 attorneys and candidate attorneys to observer the National Elections on 7 May 2014

April 23, 2014

The LSSA is confident that the outcome of LLB review will produce better lawyers

April 7, 2014

Port Elizabeth attorney Max Boqwana and Somerset West attorney Ettienne Barnard have been elected as Co-Chairpersons of the LSSA

March 20, 2014

LSSA expresses its grave concern at the recent irregular and arbitrary arrest of Swazi human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and Editor of news magazine The Nation, Bheki Makhubu

March 4, 2014

Attorneys committed to rendering pro bono legal services and announce national First Free Interview scheme

December 6, 2013

LSSA Tribute to Nelson Mandela

December 3, 2013

The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) welcomes the acquittal of Zimbabwean human rights lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa, by a Harare court last week

November 14, 2013

LSSA welcomes launch by Chief Justice of NEEC and initiatives to improve the justice system

November 13, 2013

LSSA expresses its grave concerned that members of an International Bar Association Human Rights Institute high-level delegation have been denied entry into Sri Lanka during this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Colombo

September 16, 2013

The Road Accident Fund and the LSSA have committed to maintaining mutually beneficial relations to ensure that the best interests of road accident victims are served

September 10, 2013

LSSA and Attorneys Fidelity Fund launch Trustline: Promoting trust in the attorneys’ profession

August 30, 2013

LSSA welcomes the appointment of Durban attorney Mxolisi Nxasana as National Director of Public Prosecutions

August 8, 2013

LSSA welcomes re-establishment of sexual offences courts; calls for efficiency in maintenance matters affecting women and children

August 6, 2013

LSSA and SAPS announce joint project to improve treatment of domestic violence victims and matters

July 25, 2013

Law societies join the financial intelligence fold

July 24, 2013

LSSA saddened at death of former Chief Justice Pius Langa

June 6, 2013

Joint press statement on the LLB Degree Summit by the SA Law Deans Association, the LSSA and the General Council of the Bar Read the joint statement

May 15, 2013

LSSA concerned at Parliamentarians’ inappropriate questioning of Public Protector

April 23, 2013

LSSA supports the call made last week by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association for the suspension of Sri Lanka from the Commonwealth

April 22, 2013

LSSA elects Matolo-Dlepu and Bekker as Co-Chairpersons

March 21, 2013

LSSA urges SADC, President ZUma and SA Government to intercede urgently with the Zimbabwean authorities on the ongoing detention of Beatrice Mtetwa

March 18, 2013

LSSA condemns the arrest of prominent Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa in Harare on Sunday, 17 March 2013

March 14, 2013

The LSSA strongly disapproves of judicial officers engaging in industrial action and strikes Read full press release

March 5, 2013

The LSSA has added its voice to those organisations condemning the actions of members of the SAPS involved in the Daveyton incident which lead to the tragic death of a taxi driver

March 1, 2013

The LSSA has condemned the unscrupulous abuse, exploitation and maladministration of the garnishee order system by collection practitioners

February 18, 2013

The LSSA has added its voice to the shock and condemnation of the increasing violence against women and children which appears to have become endemic in our society

January 30, 2013

The Law Deans at South African universities’ law faculties and representatives of the legal profession will meet at a summit in May this year to discuss the four-year LLB degree

January 17, 2013

LSSA expresses grave concern at impeachment of Chief Justice of Sri Lanka; calls on SA Government to take a stand

January 14, 2013

LSSA calls on attorneys in the Western Cape to make their services and skills available to assist farmworkers, farm owners and the other related stakeholders to reach an acceptable resolution to the labour conflict in the Cape winelands

December 1, 2012

LSSA pays tribute to the late former Chief Justice Arthur Chaskalson; one of the great lawyers of our time

November 1, 2012

LSSA says taxpayers should not carry the burden of the Marikana Commission of Inquiry alone

October 17, 2012

LSSA welcomes North Gauteng High Court: Pretoria judgment declareing CCMA rule 25(1)(a)unconstitutional Download judgment

October 9, 2012

LSSA calls for greater consistency in sentencing by South African courts This is particularly important in cases dealing with sentences imposed on rapists and sexual abusers

August 21, 2012

LSSA supposts Government assurance that postmortems are to be carried out on the deceased victims of the Marikana Mine tragedy

August 17, 2012

LSSA expresses grave concern at the use of live ammunition against striking workers at Marikana and shock at loss of life

August 17, 2012

LSSA welcomes the appointment of Cape Town attorney Taswell Papier as administrator of the Estate Agency Affairs Board

August 8, 2012

LSSA congratulates Navi Pillay on extension of her mandate as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

August 8, 2012

LSSA welcomes Council to combat gender-based violence

July 24, 2012

LSSA congratulates Dr Dlamini-Zuma on AU post; urges her to provide leadership against dictatorships, tyranny and attacks on democratic institutions on the African continent

July 11, 2012

Joint press release by the LSSA and GCB on the Legal Practice Bill

May 22, 2012

LSSA welcomes Legal Practice Bill; committs to working with other stakeholders

May 14, 2012

LSSA saddened and shocked at tragic death of former Co-Chairperson, Edward Mvuseni Ngubane

May 3, 2012

LSSA condemns muted response to attacks against prosecutor

April 17, 2012

LSSA and Competition Commission resolve to continue engagement: Joint press statement

April 2, 2012

Govender and Stemmett elected to lead attorneys’ profession

March 16, 2012

LSSA expresses shock at inhumane treatment of rearrested escapees

February 10, 2012

LSSA notes judgment on the unconstitutionality of conferral of SC status by the President

December 19, 2011

LSSA saddened by the death of Land Claims Court Judge President Fikile Bam

November 27, 2011

LSSA heartened by the announcement that the National Council of Provinces will set up an ad hoc committee to deal with the Protection of State Information Bill

October 6, 2011

The LSSA has added its voice to the utmost alarm expressed by the SADC Lawyers Association (SADCLA)

September 18, 2011

The LSSA has welcomed President Jacob Zuma’s decision to appoint a commission of inquiry to investigate allegations of wrongdoing in the Strategic Defence Procurement Packages

August 29, 2011

Three young South African attorneys head for New York to join major commercial firms for one-year exchange programme

August 22, 2011

LSSA concerned about breakdown on rule of law and good governance in Swaziland judiciary

July 6, 2011

LSSA gravely concerned at arrest threat against Public Protector

June 26, 2011

LSSA pays tribute to the later Prof Kader Asmal:

June 5, 2011

LSSA pays tribute to Mama Albertina Sisulu

April 15, 2011

LSSA urges speedy investigation by Public Protector of allegations against Minsiter Schiceka

April 15, 2011

LSSA expresses shock and disgust at SAPS brutality in Ficksburg

April 8, 2011

LSSA saddened at untimely death of Judge President Herbert Msimang

April 7, 2011

Matlala and Sham head LSSA

April 3, 2011

LSSA calls for respect for courts and for judicial officers

March 14, 2011

LSSA to continue its engagement with the Competition Commission

March 4, 2011

LSSA urges speedy explanation for SAPS incursion at Office of Public Protector

November 26, 2010

LSSA welcomes Concourt ruling on right to proper medical care for road accident victims

November 22, 2010

LSSA welcomes LLB review – repeats concerns about law graduates’ lack of basic skills

August 24, 2010

LSSA welcomes election of SA attorneys as President of SADC Lawyers Association

August 6, 2010

LSSA concerned at threat to media freedom and right to access to information

August 4, 2010

LSSA to challenge constitutionality of RAF Amendment Act in the Constitutional Court on 12 August 2010

June 9, 2010

Attorneys ready to assist with expeditious functioning of World Cup Courts

April 27, 2010

LSSA launches constitutional appeal to RAF Amendment Act and Regulations

April 12, 2010

New LSSA Co-Chairpersons — Horn and Boqwana — to focus on finalisation of Legal Practice Bill

March 30, 2010

Attorneys profession launches R30 million empowerment initiative — the Attorneys Development Fund

March 1, 2010

LSSA welcomes Pretoria High Court dismissal of joinder applications by Ministers of Finance and Health

February 25, 2010

Advisory: LSSA to challenge constitutionality of RAF Amendment Act and regulations

February 22, 2010

LSSA welcomes review of LLB degree

February 14, 2010

LSSA urges Justice Minister to reconsider Mpshe appointment to the Bench

October 14, 2009

LSSA welcomes Concourt judgment ensuring speedy and effective enforcement of judgments against government departments

October 1, 2009

LSSA congratulates Justice Ngcobo on his appointment as Chief Justice

September 29, 2009

Road accident victims apply to court to join LSSA challenge to RAF Amendment Act

September 2, 2009

LSSA supports independence, impartiality and dignity of the judiciary and the courts

August 18, 2009

Attorneys to provide free legal advice during National Attorneys Week: 7 to 11 September 2009

July 22, 2009

LSSA opposes Government’s request to delay citizens’ rights to seize State property if costs orders against the State remain unpaid

July 7, 2009

LSSAwelcomes assurances of judicial independence by President and Justice Minister

June 29, 2009

LSSA welcomes court order declaring unstamped court documents valid since repeal of Stamp Duties Act

June 10, 2009

LSSA to pursue final court order against Road Accident Fund direct payment system

June 5, 2009

LSSA proud of new judges from its ranks

May 25, 2009

LSSA expresses grave concern at allegations of extra-judicial killings and torture in Botswana

May 11, 2009

LSSA welcomes appointment of Jeff Radebe as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development

April 6, 2009

LSSA elects Poyo-Dlwati and Van Rooyen as Co-Chairpersons

February 26, 2009

LSSA challenges constitutionality of Road Accident Fund Amendment Act which deprives accident victims of rights

February 11, 2009

LSSA urges Pikoli parliamentary committee to respect separation of powers

December 12, 2008

LSSA says President’s decision to dismiss Pikoli appears to fail the test of rationality

September 26, 2008

LSSA welcomes appointment of new Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Enver Surty

August 14, 2008

New LSSA Co-Chairperson, Max Boqwana, to focus on challenges of profession

August 12, 2008

LSSA repeats calls for respect for the judiciary and rejects allegations of racism

August 8, 2008

LSSA granted interdict to stop Road Accident Fund direct payments

August 6, 2008

LSSA expresses grave concern at ongoing attacks on the judiicary

July 29, 2008

LSSA launches urgent court application to set aside unlawful Road Accident Fund changes

June 24, 2008

LSSA and Fidelity Fund warn of attorneys targeted by fraud syndicate

June 2, 2008

LSSA urges JSC to deal with complaint against Judge President Hlophe expeditiously

May 22, 2008

LSSAcalls for urgent measures to deal with xenophobic attacks

May 9, 2008

LSSA calls for holistic solution to scourge of crime

May 1, 2008

LSSA calls for respect for human rights and rule of law in Zimbabwe on release of election results

April 8, 2008

LSSA elects Saldanha and Fourie as Co-Chairpersons

February 29, 2008

LSSA says rights of Free State racism victims must be asserted

February 21, 2008

LSSA comments on disbandment of ‘Scorpions’ and related events

January 29, 2008

LSSA calls for restoration of rule of law in Kenya

November 29, 2007

LSSA adopts Legal Services Charter

October 2, 2007

LSSA calls for speedy resolution of suspension of National Director of Public Prosecutions

September 20, 2007

LSSA pays tribute to the late Chief Justice Michael Corbett

July 20, 2007

LSSA calls on attorneys to comment on Legal Services Charter

May 16, 2007

Attorneys have contributed to CCMA’s ‘resounding success’

May 9, 2007

LSSA calls on Zimbabwean authorities to cease harassment of human rights lawyers

March 29, 2007

LSSA calls on Zimbabwean authorities to respect the rule of law and lawyers’ right to defend clients

March 7, 2007

LSSA welcomes Road Accident Fund judgment