Editorial

Practicing in 2025

The South African legal profession plays an important role in upholding the rule of law, promoting justice and ensuring that the rights enshrined in the Constitution are upheld. The profession […]

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It’s 2025 and you still don’t know the difference between the Law Society of South Africa and the Legal Practice Council?

Despite the Legal Practice Council (LPC) having been established six years ago, confusion persists among legal practitioners regarding its role and how it differs from the Law Society of South […]

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Reflecting on 2024 and charting a path forward to 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, South African legal practitioners stand at a pivotal juncture – a moment to reflect on the challenges, progress, and lessons of the past year, […]

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Guardians of justice: The unique role of legal practitioners in a changing society

Legal practitioners stand at a pivotal juncture, they carry the weight of ensuring justice in a complex, sometimes turbulent society, marked by stark inequality, a growing demand for accessible legal […]

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Legal practitioners can access training grants from SASSETA

Legal practitioners and firms can enhance their training programmes and create valuable work experience opportunities by accessing grants from the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA). These […]

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Reflecting on the legacy of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo

As Chief Justice Raymond Zondo steps down from the highest judicial office in South Africa, the legal community is afforded a moment to reflect on the profound impact of his […]

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The importance of submitting the risk and compliance return

On 23 July 2024, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) issued a statement addressing the business sectors hindering South Africa’s removal from the grey list. The statement highlighted that the submission […]

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LSSA National Wills Week 2024: Registration now open

The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) has been hosting the National Wills Week, a public outreach programme, successfully since 2008. This year, the campaign will run from 16 to […]

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Aligning Magistrates’ Courts Rule 72 with Uniform Rule 41A(2)

The Rules Board for Courts of Law (Rules Board) is considering aligning rule 72 of the Rules Regulating the Conduct of the Proceedings of the Magistrates’ Courts of South Africa […]

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Help is available to legal practitioners

It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic added to the woes of an already ailing worldwide socio-economic system. The effects of the pandemic are felt till today, more so […]

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