March 2023

More and more young female legal practitioners boldly occupying spaces

The Institute for African Women in Law held a webinar under the theme ‘African Women in Law Rising, Embrace Equity’. Vice President of the Law Society of Kenya, Faith Mony […]

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

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 Deputy Chief […]

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Judiciary report to enhance transparency and public confidence

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 Chief Justice […]

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Celebrating Phenomenal Women in Judiciary

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 the evening […]

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Memorial service of Thulani Maseko

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, at the […]

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South Africa greylisting impact: How can legal practitioners help?

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 financing standards. […]

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People and practices – March 2023

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 style. Please […]

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BLA stalwart laid to rest

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 was affectionately […]

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Why should you care about cession clauses in lease agreements?

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 out of […]

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A new twist to claims for damages for a fall

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, which estopped […]

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