Archive 2014

Fighting over breadcrumbs – cartels and the Competition Act 89 of 1998

By Decide Makhubele In South Africa there is an increase in cartel activities that are forbidden by s 4(1)(b) of the Competition Act 89 of 1998. This article discusses the […]

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Building client relationships

By Louis Rood Becoming your client’s trusted adviser does not happen overnight. It is a step-by-step process, and it can be an uphill battle. How do you go about climbing […]

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The correct interpretation of s 17(4)(c) of the Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996

By Ian Morris, George Schwalb and Gregory Whittaker The ruling by ­Griesel J in the matter of Sweatman v Road Accident Fund (WCC) (unreported case no 17258/11, 3-12-2013) (Griesel J) […]

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South Africa in final of international moot court competition

By Nomfundo Manyathi-Jele The participants who excelled in the 2013’s third National Schools Moot Court Competition (see 2013 (Oct) DR 8) were invited to participate in the 2014 High School […]

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Law journal for non-lawyers published

By Nomfundo Manyathi-Jele The People’s Law Journal, a law journal written in plain language that covers issues on social justice and human rights has been launched. Jacques van Heerden, the […]

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Rule of law and partnership between the Bench and profession discussed at JAA AGM

By Mapula Sedutla The Johannesburg Attorneys Association (JAA) held it’s 71st annual general meeting (AGM) late last year. Guest speakers at the AGM were Agang political party leader, Dr Mamphele […]

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Immovable property legislation

By Nomfundo Manyathi-Jele The Association Law in Force recently held a conference on benchmarking Angolan and South African immovable property legislation. The conference discussed the legal issues faced with regard […]

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Single judiciary discussed at Judicial Officers Association of South Africa AGM

By Nomfundo Manyathi-Jele The Judicial Officers Association of South Africa (JOASA) held its annual general meeting in late January. On the evening preceding the AGM, JOASA held a gala dinner […]

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Spotlight on changing the legal landscape – BLA AGM

By Mapula Sedutla The Black Lawyers Association (BLA) held its annual general meeting (AGM) late last year in Durban under the theme: ‘Changing the legal landscape to respond to current […]

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Legal Practice Bill on agenda at KwaZulu-Natal Law Society AGM

By Mapula Sedutla   The KwaZulu-Natal Law Society (KZNLS) held its annual general meeting (AGM) in Durban late last year. Speakers at the AGM included Deputy Minister of Justice and […]

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