August 2024

Support pours in for incoming Chief Justice Designate Mandisa Maya

The legal profession has joined the citizens of South Africa (SA) in welcoming Chief Justice Designate, Mandisa Maya, after her appointment as the new Chief Justice of SA. This came […]

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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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Young legal practitioners not involved in the politics of the profession

The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) in collaboration with the Legal Practitioners’ Fidelity Fund (the LPFF), hosted a young lawyers’ conference in Johannesburg on 29 June 2024, which aimed […]

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Interesting topics discussed at the IBA’s Bar Leaders’ Conference

The International Bar Association’s (IBA) 17th Annual Bar Leaders’ Conference was held from 22 to 25 May 2024 in Bucharest, Romania. President of the Law Society of South Africa, Joanne […]

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Deceased Estates Trusts and Planning Committee meeting summary

By Kevin O’Reilly The Law Society of South Africa’s (LSSA) Deceased Estates, Trusts and Planning Committee (the Committee) met on 6 June 2024 to discuss various matters within its field […]

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Managing the risk of scope creep

Scope creep is a concept in project management where the scope is altered without being properly requested and documented. The changes affect various other areas of the project, including the […]

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Changes in tax residency: Impact on trusts – a South African perspective

The cessation of tax residency by trustees and beneficiaries of South African trusts introduces a multitude of intricate challenges that require meticulous consideration and strategic planning. This article will aim […]

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Arbitration and the impact on the development of common law

Arbitration, an alternative method of dispute resolution, is by no means a recent innovation in law. As of late, it is growing as the preferred method of dispute resolution, particularly […]

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Section 67 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 32 of 1944 – A forgotten provision?

Section 67 limits the right of an execution creditor to attach and sell in execution movables belonging to an execution debtor: The limitation provides that assets less than R 2 […]

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Legal psychology and GBV: Transforming conflict into harmony for a promising future

By Nokuthula Ndlovu Legal psychology is a field of study that explores the intersection of psychology and the law. It applies psychological principles and research to diverse legal issues, including […]

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