January/February 2024

BRICS Legal Forum welcomes the inclusion of new states as proposed by the BRICS Summit 2023

‘The Legal Forum is committed to fostering the Rule of Law in BRICS countries, while supporting the development and growth of our collective societies, which are built on the foundation […]

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Newly elected NEC of the BLA

The newly elected National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Black Lawyers Association was announced on 10 February 2024 in Rustenburg. The NEC elected members are: President: Nkosana Francois Mvundlela. Deputy […]

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The FIC urges high-risk entities to submit all outstanding risk compliance returns

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) held a roundtable on 2 February 2024 to reach out to stakeholders in the legal profession to get the message across to designated sectors to […]

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SAWLA Student Chapter President recognised for her role as a GBVF activist

The South African Women Lawyers Association Student Chapter (SAWLA SC) President, and postgraduate law student, Noluyolo Nowonga Mabuza, has received an award for her passion and dedication as an advocate […]

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Master’s office saga: End in sight

On 20 October 2023, the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services to voice legal practitioners’ concerns over the issues experienced […]

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Letters to the Editor – January/February 2024

PO Box 36626, Menlo Park 0102 Docex 82, Pretoria E-mail: derebus@derebus.org.za Fax (012) 362 0969 Letters are not published under noms de plume. However, letters from practising attorneys who make […]

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After hours bail applications and the availability of detectives at police stations

The Criminal Law Committee of the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) is interested in knowing if the following remains a nationwide concern: Do legal practitioners find it challenging to […]

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Construction mafia impose a serious threat to South Africa

Construction mafias are currently targeting infrastructure development, business entities and construction sites by extortion (Okuhle Hlati ‘Bid for special police unit to tackle “construction mafia” welcomed’ (www.iol.co.za, accessed 2-12-2023)). The […]

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Extending the right of social insurance to migrant domestic workers in South Africa

‘Social insurance provides financial assistance for persons who have become unemployed as a result of illness, maternity, dismissal, retrenchment, occupational injury, occupational diseases and for survivors in the event of […]

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What challenges have arisen after the General Laws Amendment Act enactment?

The General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Act 22 of 2022 (General Laws Amendment Act) was fast tracked through Parliament and has the effect of amending five […]

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