Archive for March, 2023

Committee working on ways to make sure the public’s access to justice is a doorstep away

x Bookmark The Committee on the Rationalisation of Areas under the Jurisdiction of the Divisions of the High Court of South Africa and Judicial Establishments (the Committee), led by retired […]

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Judiciary report to enhance transparency and public confidence

x Bookmark The Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, Raymond Zondo, delivered the Annual Judiciary Report 2021/22 on 24 February 2023 at the Constitutional Court. During his presentation […]

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Celebrating Phenomenal Women in Judiciary

x Bookmark The South African Chapter of International Association of Women Judges and the South African Women Lawyers Association held a gala dinner on 4 February 2023. The theme for […]

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Memorial service of Thulani Maseko

x Bookmark The judiciary and legal profession across the African continent, joined the family and human rights network, SouthernDefenders, for a memorial service of slain human rights lawyer, Thulani Maseko, […]

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South Africa greylisting impact: How can legal practitioners help?

x Bookmark On 24 February 2023, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylisted South Africa (SA), which means that the country is not fully compliant with anti-money laundering and terrorist […]

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People and practices – March 2023

x Bookmark Compiled by Shireen Mahomed Garlicke & Bousfield Inc in La Lucia Ridge has two new appointments. All People and Practices submissions are converted to the De Rebus house […]

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BLA stalwart laid to rest

x Bookmark By Maboku Mangena The legal profession is reeling with shock after losing one of its own members, Thokwane Phineas Moloto at the age of 73. Mr Moloto who […]

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Practising in an increasingly complex regulatory environment

x Bookmark The complexities of conducting a legal practice have increased substantially in recent years. Legal practitioners now face multifaceted challenges, including difficult economic and business conditions on the one […]

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Why should you care about cession clauses in lease agreements?

x Bookmark When a lessor and a lessee enter into a lease agreement, there are rights and duties that arise from the agreement. The general rule is that rights arising […]

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A new twist to claims for damages for a fall

x Bookmark The recent judgment of Lombard v McDonald’s Wingtip (GP) (unreported case no 38117/2020, 14-11-2022) (Vuma AJ), Vuma AJ considered, inter alia, whether a disclaimer clause in an establishment, […]

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