March 7, 2024Law Society of South Africa deplores the recent furore around the comments of Judge Mandlenkosi MothaRead more
September 29, 2023Untimely passing of Regional Court Magistrate and Acting Judge Ms Mamello ThamaeRead more
August 3, 2023INVITATION: National Press Club – Legal Profession’s Media Briefing on Road Accident Fund IssuesRead more
July 18, 2023TO ALL LEGAL PRACTITIONERS DESIGNATED AS ITEM 1 ACCOUNTABLE INSTITUTIONS IN TERMS OF THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE ACT: RISK AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTSRead more
June 20, 2023Law Society of South Africa concerned about attorneys having to queue to settle RAF casesRead more
May 24, 2023National 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)Read more
March 9, 2023Companies and Intellectual Property Commission e-services and Bizportal platformsRead more
March 8, 2023National 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)Read more
January 10, 2023Attack on Democratic institutions following the election of the new Brazilian President Read more
December 22, 2022National 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)Read more
November 21, 2022Law Society of South Africa seminar on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism complianceRead more
August 10, 2021Get your basic will drafted for free by an attorney during National Wills Week: 13 to 17 September 2021Read more
August 1, 2021Law Society shocked and saddened at the death of former Council member, Lutendo SigogoRead more
July 12, 2021Law Society expresses its concerns about the current violent protests in the countryRead more
September 16, 2020Get your basic will drafted for free by an attorney during National Wills Week: 26 to 30 October 2020Read more
April 3, 2020Law Society welcomes appointment of Fhedzisani Pandelani as Acting Solicitor-GeneralRead more
February 21, 2020Judgement reserved in Cape Bar vs Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and othersRead more
November 27, 2019Law Society of South Africa supports 16 Days of Activism campaign for No Violence Against Women and ChildrenRead more
November 4, 2019Unreasonable and unfair increased costs imposed on legal practitioners by regulatory bodiesRead more
August 30, 2019Get your basic will drafted for free by an attorney during National Wills Week: 16 to 20 September 2019Read more
August 20, 2019Law Society welcomes President’s withdrawal of SA’s signature on SADC 2014 ProtocolRead more
February 1, 2019Law Society shocked at allegations of corruption against Pretoria Chief MagistrateRead more
February 1, 2019Law Society shocked at allegations of corruption against Pretoria Chief MagistrateRead more
February 1, 2019Law Society shocked at allegations of corruption against Pretoria Chief MagistrateRead more
December 4, 2018Law Society press release: Law Society welcomes appointment of Adv Shamila Batohi as NDPPRead more
November 15, 2018Law Society launches independent whistle-blowing channels to report exam leaks.Read more
November 15, 2018Law Society launches independent whistle-blowing channels to report exam leaksRead more
November 8, 2018Law Society clarifies confusion relating to its continuation under the Legal Practice ActRead more
November 8, 2018Law Society clarifies confusion relating to its continuation under the Legal Practice Act.Read more
November 8, 2018Law Society clarifies confusion relating to its continuation under the Legal Practice ActRead more
November 1, 2018Legal Practice Council Notice to all legal practitioners new rules regarding robing in court not yet effectiveRead more
October 28, 2018Statement of apology issued by the non-BLA, non-Nadel council members of the Council of the Law Society of South AfricaRead more
October 3, 2018LSSA urges all to support efforts to transform the legal profession through the soon-to-be-announced Legal Practice CouncilRead more
October 3, 2018LSSA urges all to support efforts to transform the legal profession through the soon-to-be-announced Legal Practice CouncilRead more
September 25, 2018Notification issued on behalf of the Council Members of the LSSA previously referred to as the statutory component on Legal Practice Council electionsRead more
September 14, 2018LSSA welcomes election process for Legal Practice Council; urges practitioners to participateRead more
September 4, 2018LSSA welcomes election process for Legal Practice Council; urges practitioners to participateRead more
August 17, 2018Get your will drafted for free by an attorney during National Wills Week: 17 to 21 September 2018Read more
August 17, 2018Get your will drafted for free by an attorney during National Wills Week: 17 to 21 September 2018Read more
August 17, 2018Get your will drafted for free by an attorney during National Wills Week: 17 to 21 September 2018Read more
August 14, 2018Law Society welcomes Constitutional Court judgment on National Director of Public ProsecutionsRead more
August 13, 2018Law Society welcomes Constitutional Court judgment on National Director of Public ProsecutionsRead more
August 13, 2018Law Society welcomes Constitutional Court judgment on National Director of Public ProsecutionsRead more
August 3, 2018Law Society calls for accountability for unconstitutional and unlawful immunity for Dr Grace MugabeRead more
August 3, 2018Law Society calls for accountability for unconstitutional and unlawful immunity for Dr Grace MugabeRead more
May 18, 2018Law Society of South Africa press release: Law Society triumphant in Proxi Smart matterRead more
March 28, 2018Notyesi and Barnard elected Co-Chairpersons to lead Law Society in year of critical change for the legal professionRead more
March 2, 2018Law Society welcomes SADC Tribunal judgment by Gauteng High Court; urges Presidency to take actionRead more
March 2, 2018Law Society welcomes SADC Tribunal judgment by Gauteng High Court; urges Presidency to take actionRead more
February 14, 2018Law Society calls for higher standard of ethics and accountability for public officialsRead more
February 14, 2018Law Society calls for higher standard of ethics and accountability for public officialsRead more
February 14, 2018Law Society calls for higher standard of ethics and accountability for public officialsRead more
January 12, 2018Law Society saddened at death of former Co-Chairperson, Julian von KlempererRead more
January 12, 2018Law Society saddened at death of former Co-Chairperson, Julian von KlempererRead more
December 15, 2017Law Society of the Northern Provinces media release: Criticism against the judiciary testifies of disrespect towards the judiciaryRead more
December 14, 2017LSSA calls on the ruling party openly to promote and protect the Rule of LawRead more
December 14, 2017LSSA calls on the ruling party openly to promote and protect the Rule of LawRead more
November 23, 2017LSSA seeks to engage Council for Higher Education on disaccreditation of law facultiesRead more
November 23, 2017LSSA seeks to engage Council for Higher Education on disaccreditation of law faculties.Read more
November 23, 2017LSSA seeks to engage Council for Higher Education on disaccreditation of law facultiesRead more
August 8, 2017Attorneys to draft free wills during National Wills Week: 11 to 15 September 2017Read more
July 17, 2017Appointment of Madam Justice Leona Theron of the Supreme Court of Appeal as a Justice of the Constitutional CourtRead more
May 11, 2017LSSA strongly condemns disturbing personal attacks on Judge Bashier Vally and on the judiciaryRead more
May 11, 2017LSSA strongly condemns disturbing personal attacks on Judge Bashier Vally and on the judiciaryRead more
May 5, 2017LSSA urges Judicial Service Commission to scrutinise judicial candidates for racist tendenciesRead more
May 5, 2017LSSA urges Judicial Service Commission to scrutinise judicial candidates for racist tendenciesRead more
April 25, 2017Placing 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 AfricaRead more
April 24, 2017LSSA calls on Council on Higher Education to consult the legal profession on issues related to the LLB degreeRead more
April 24, 2017LSSA calls on Council on Higher Education to consult the legal profession on issues related to the LLB degreeRead more
April 23, 2017New Co-Chairpersons Walid Brown and David Bekker lead Law Society of South Africa at time of transformation and change to new dispensationRead more
April 23, 2017New Co-Chairpersons Walid Brown and David Bekker lead LSSA at time of transformation and change to new dispensationRead more
March 31, 2017Statement on progress made by the Action Group on Briefing Patterns in the Legal ProfessionRead more
March 31, 2017Statement on progress made by the Action Group on Briefing Patterns in the Legal ProfessionRead more
March 27, 2017LSSA seriously concerned at unsubstantiated allegations against attorneys regarding medical negligence claimsRead more
March 27, 2017LSSA seriously concerned at unsubstantiated allegations against attorneys regarding medical negligence claimsRead more
December 8, 2016LSSA concerned that RAF is short changing road accident victims through hasty direct settlementsRead more
December 8, 2016LSSA concerned that RAF is short changing road accident victims through hasty direct settlementsRead more
December 1, 2016LSSA 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 placeRead more
November 2, 2016Law Society welcomes release of State of Capture report and also that NDPP is to brief Justice Portfolio Committee on withdrawal of charges against Finance MinisterRead more
October 25, 2016Law Society urges South African Government to reconsider withdrawing from the International Criminal CourtRead more
October 25, 2016LSSA urges SA Government to reconsider withdrawing from the International Criminal CourtRead more
October 2, 2016Law Society joins calls for investigation into fitness for office of SABC Board membersRead more
October 2, 2016LSSA joins calls for investigation into fitness for office of SABC Board membersRead more
September 30, 2016Law Society offers services of attorney mediators to resolve education impasseRead more
September 30, 2016Law Society offers services of attorney mediators to resolve education impasseRead more
September 16, 2016Attorneys Fidelity Fund to appeal judgment in Joost Heystek van der Westhuizen v The Attorneys Fidelity Fund Board of ControlRead more
August 29, 2016Law Society of the Northern Provinces press release on the Hawks InvestigationRead more
August 17, 2016Get your will drafted for free by an attorney during National Wills Week from 12 to 16 September 2016Read more
August 5, 2016Law Society says elections generally free and fair, but will report irregularities to IECRead more
August 5, 2016LSSA says elections generally free and fair, but will report irregularities to IECRead more
July 14, 2016Law Society urges SABC to obey ICASA order to withdraw its censorship resolutionRead more
June 28, 2016LSSA alarmed at developments at state broadcaster; SABC board urged to create an environment in which journalists can report without fear or favourRead more
May 10, 2016LSSA urges JSC to deal with allegations of racism expeditiously and transparentlyRead more
May 10, 2016LSSA urges Judicial Service Commission to deal with allegations of racism against Judge Mabel Jansen expeditiously and transparentlyRead more
April 11, 2016Presidents of the Provincial Law Societies pledge their commitment to a clean, ethical and responsive legal professionRead more
April 5, 2016Notyesi and Van Rensburg elected to lead Law Society of South Africa Read the press releaseRead more
April 3, 2016LSSA condemns the conduct of the Bobroffs and urges them to respect the administration of justiceRead more
April 2, 2016LSSA condemns the conduct of the Bobroffs and urges them to respect the administration of justiceRead more
March 31, 2016Law Society applauds landmark judgment on the binding nature of the public protector’s remedial actionRead more
March 31, 2016LSSA applauds landmark judgment on the binding nature of the Public Protector’s remedial actionRead more
February 23, 2016LSSA 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 yearRead more
January 21, 2016Law Society stresses the right and duty of lawyers to practise freely and without threatRead more
January 21, 2016LSSA stresses the right and duty of lawyers to practise freely and without threatRead more
October 1, 2015Law Society seriously concerned at reports of irregularities relating to prescribed direct claims by Road Accident FundRead more
September 2, 2015Law Society expresses its sadness at the passing of retired Constitutional Court Justice Thembile SkweyiyaRead more
April 21, 2015LSSA launches court bid against President and ministers to stop ratification of 2014 SADC ProtocolRead more
April 17, 2015LSSA condemns xenophobic violence; offers pro bono assistance by attorneys to victimsRead more
March 26, 2015LSSA shocked and concerned at solitary confinement for jailed Swazi human rights lawyer, Thulani MasekoRead more
March 24, 2015Johannesburg attorney and Black Lawyers Association President Busani Mabunda and Pietermaritzburg attorney Richard Scott have been elected as Co-Chairpersons of the LSSARead more
March 11, 2015LSSA concerned at moves to limit the right to compensation for medical negligence victimsRead more
January 30, 2015LSSA welcomes the implementation of the National Forum of the Legal Profession on 1 February 2015Read more
September 10, 2014LSSA calls for a halt to scurrilous and unwarranted attacks on the Public ProtectorRead more
August 19, 2014Attorneys to draft free wills during National Wills Week from 15 to 19 September 2014Read more
July 10, 2014LSSA calls on KwaZulu-Natal Law Society to resume its statutory functions with immediate effectRead more
May 26, 2014LSSA congratulates new Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Michael Masutha on his appointment to head the newly combined Department of Justice and Correctional ServicesRead more
April 24, 2014The LSSA has set up an observer team of 275 attorneys and candidate attorneys to observer the National Elections on 7 May 2014Read more
April 23, 2014The LSSA is confident that the outcome of LLB review will produce better lawyersRead more
April 7, 2014Port Elizabeth attorney Max Boqwana and Somerset West attorney Ettienne Barnard have been elected as Co-Chairpersons of the LSSARead more
March 20, 2014LSSA 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 MakhubuRead more
March 4, 2014Attorneys committed to rendering pro bono legal services and announce national First Free Interview schemeRead more
December 3, 2013The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) welcomes the acquittal of Zimbabwean human rights lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa, by a Harare court last weekRead more
November 14, 2013LSSA welcomes launch by Chief Justice of NEEC and initiatives to improve the justice systemRead more
November 13, 2013LSSA 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 ColomboRead more
September 16, 2013The Road Accident Fund and the LSSA have committed to maintaining mutually beneficial relations to ensure that the best interests of road accident victims are servedRead more
September 10, 2013LSSA and Attorneys Fidelity Fund launch Trustline: Promoting trust in the attorneys’ professionRead more
August 30, 2013LSSA welcomes the appointment of Durban attorney Mxolisi Nxasana as National Director of Public ProsecutionsRead more
August 8, 2013LSSA welcomes re-establishment of sexual offences courts; calls for efficiency in maintenance matters affecting women and childrenRead more
August 6, 2013LSSA and SAPS announce joint project to improve treatment of domestic violence victims and mattersRead more
June 6, 2013Joint 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 statementRead more
May 15, 2013LSSA concerned at Parliamentarians’ inappropriate questioning of Public ProtectorRead more
April 23, 2013LSSA supports the call made last week by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association for the suspension of Sri Lanka from the CommonwealthRead more
March 21, 2013LSSA urges SADC, President ZUma and SA Government to intercede urgently with the Zimbabwean authorities on the ongoing detention of Beatrice MtetwaRead more
March 18, 2013LSSA condemns the arrest of prominent Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa in Harare on Sunday, 17 March 2013Read more
March 14, 2013The LSSA strongly disapproves of judicial officers engaging in industrial action and strikes Read full press releaseRead more
March 5, 2013The 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 driverRead more
March 1, 2013The LSSA has condemned the unscrupulous abuse, exploitation and maladministration of the garnishee order system by collection practitionersRead more
February 18, 2013The 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 societyRead more
January 30, 2013The 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 degreeRead more
January 17, 2013LSSA expresses grave concern at impeachment of Chief Justice of Sri Lanka; calls on SA Government to take a standRead more
January 14, 2013LSSA 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 winelandsRead more
December 1, 2012LSSA pays tribute to the late former Chief Justice Arthur Chaskalson; one of the great lawyers of our timeRead more
November 1, 2012LSSA says taxpayers should not carry the burden of the Marikana Commission of Inquiry aloneRead more
October 17, 2012LSSA welcomes North Gauteng High Court: Pretoria judgment declareing CCMA rule 25(1)(a)unconstitutional Download judgmentRead more
October 9, 2012LSSA calls for greater consistency in sentencing by South African courts This is particularly important in cases dealing with sentences imposed on rapists and sexual abusersRead more
August 21, 2012LSSA supposts Government assurance that postmortems are to be carried out on the deceased victims of the Marikana Mine tragedyRead more
August 17, 2012LSSA expresses grave concern at the use of live ammunition against striking workers at Marikana and shock at loss of lifeRead more
August 17, 2012LSSA welcomes the appointment of Cape Town attorney Taswell Papier as administrator of the Estate Agency Affairs BoardRead more
August 8, 2012LSSA congratulates Navi Pillay on extension of her mandate as UN High Commissioner for Human RightsRead more
July 24, 2012LSSA congratulates Dr Dlamini-Zuma on AU post; urges her to provide leadership against dictatorships, tyranny and attacks on democratic institutions on the African continentRead more
May 14, 2012LSSA saddened and shocked at tragic death of former Co-Chairperson, Edward Mvuseni NgubaneRead more
April 17, 2012LSSA and Competition Commission resolve to continue engagement: Joint press statementRead more
February 10, 2012LSSA notes judgment on the unconstitutionality of conferral of SC status by the PresidentRead more
November 27, 2011LSSA 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 BillRead more
October 6, 2011The LSSA has added its voice to the utmost alarm expressed by the SADC Lawyers Association (SADCLA)Read more
September 18, 2011The LSSA has welcomed President Jacob Zuma’s decision to appoint a commission of inquiry to investigate allegations of wrongdoing in the Strategic Defence Procurement PackagesRead more
August 29, 2011Three young South African attorneys head for New York to join major commercial firms for one-year exchange programmeRead more
August 22, 2011LSSA concerned about breakdown on rule of law and good governance in Swaziland judiciaryRead more
April 15, 2011LSSA urges speedy investigation by Public Protector of allegations against Minsiter SchicekaRead more
November 26, 2010LSSA welcomes Concourt ruling on right to proper medical care for road accident victimsRead more
November 22, 2010LSSA welcomes LLB review – repeats concerns about law graduates’ lack of basic skillsRead more
August 24, 2010LSSA welcomes election of SA attorneys as President of SADC Lawyers AssociationRead more
August 4, 2010LSSA to challenge constitutionality of RAF Amendment Act in the Constitutional Court on 12 August 2010Read more
April 12, 2010New LSSA Co-Chairpersons — Horn and Boqwana — to focus on finalisation of Legal Practice BillRead more
March 30, 2010Attorneys profession launches R30 million empowerment initiative — the Attorneys Development FundRead more
March 1, 2010LSSA welcomes Pretoria High Court dismissal of joinder applications by Ministers of Finance and HealthRead more
February 25, 2010Advisory: LSSA to challenge constitutionality of RAF Amendment Act and regulationsRead more
October 14, 2009LSSA welcomes Concourt judgment ensuring speedy and effective enforcement of judgments against government departmentsRead more
September 29, 2009Road accident victims apply to court to join LSSA challenge to RAF Amendment ActRead more
September 2, 2009LSSA supports independence, impartiality and dignity of the judiciary and the courtsRead more
August 18, 2009Attorneys to provide free legal advice during National Attorneys Week: 7 to 11 September 2009Read more
July 22, 2009LSSA opposes Government’s request to delay citizens’ rights to seize State property if costs orders against the State remain unpaidRead more
July 7, 2009LSSAwelcomes assurances of judicial independence by President and Justice MinisterRead more
June 29, 2009LSSA welcomes court order declaring unstamped court documents valid since repeal of Stamp Duties ActRead more
June 10, 2009LSSA to pursue final court order against Road Accident Fund direct payment systemRead more
May 25, 2009LSSA expresses grave concern at allegations of extra-judicial killings and torture in BotswanaRead more
May 11, 2009LSSA welcomes appointment of Jeff Radebe as Minister of Justice and Constitutional DevelopmentRead more
February 26, 2009LSSA challenges constitutionality of Road Accident Fund Amendment Act which deprives accident victims of rightsRead more
December 12, 2008LSSA says President’s decision to dismiss Pikoli appears to fail the test of rationalityRead more
September 26, 2008LSSA welcomes appointment of new Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Enver SurtyRead more
August 12, 2008LSSA repeats calls for respect for the judiciary and rejects allegations of racismRead more
July 29, 2008LSSA launches urgent court application to set aside unlawful Road Accident Fund changesRead more
June 2, 2008LSSA urges JSC to deal with complaint against Judge President Hlophe expeditiouslyRead more
May 1, 2008LSSA calls for respect for human rights and rule of law in Zimbabwe on release of election resultsRead more
October 2, 2007LSSA calls for speedy resolution of suspension of National Director of Public ProsecutionsRead more
March 29, 2007LSSA calls on Zimbabwean authorities to respect the rule of law and lawyers’ right to defend clientsRead more
