May 2025

Pro bono services are vital and the lifeblood of constitutional democracy

Author and legal practitioner, Jason Brickhill, pointed out that access to justice serves as a vital bridge between the promises of the Constitution and people’s everyday lives. Mr Brickhill gave […]

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A time of renewal: Strengthening the legal profession through the LSSA’S strategic vision

As we navigate an era of profound transformation within the legal profession, the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) stands resolute in its commitment to uphold the highest standards of […]

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The legal profession must go back to being an honourable profession that has integrity

The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) held its Annual Conference and AGM, on 28 and 29 March 2025, in East London. The AGM was attended by members of the […]

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People and practices – May 2025

Compiled by Kevin O’Reilly Mketsu and Associates Attorneys Inc in Pretoria has two new appointments. Akho Dubula and Zolisa Mantyi have both been appointed as Associates. All People and practices […]

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From classroom to courtroom: My journey into the legal field

For many, a career change is a leap of faith – a decision driven by passion, ambition, or a desire for greater fulfilment. My journey into the legal field was […]

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Under-settlement claims: A case of ‘please, may I have some more (compensation)?’

In the five years up to 31 December 2024, 5% of the claims reported to the Legal Practitioners Indemnity Insurance Fund NPC (LPIIF) were related to the under-settlement of Road […]

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Access to courts in South Africa: The complexities of concurrent jurisdiction

Access to justice is a fundamental constitutional right enshrined in s 34 of the Constitution. This provision guarantees every individual the right to have legal disputes resolved in a fair […]

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New liability standard for financial misconduct by law firm directors?

A recent judgment by the Gauteng Local Division of the High Court in Legal Practice Council v Louw and Others 2025 (1) SA 447 (GJ) has cast doubt on the […]

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The legal mind under siege: Why traditional thinking is failing lawyers

The legal profession is built on some of the sharpest minds in society. Individuals who excel in critical thinking, master complex problem-solving and navigate high-stakes negotiations with precision. Lawyers are […]

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The price of neglect: When law practices fail their clients and candidate attorneys

When a legal practice assigned an unsupervised candidate attorney to handle a straightforward unfair dismissal case in 2020, it set in motion a cascade of professional failures that would ultimately […]

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