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It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic added to the woes of an already ailing worldwide socio-economic system. The effects of the pandemic are felt till today, more so […]

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Letters to the editor – May 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 their identities […]

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People and practices

Compiled by Kevin O’Reilly Garlicke & Bousfield Inc has appointed Leanne Berriman as an Associate in the Estates and Trusts Department in the La Lucia Ridge office. All People and […]

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LSSA AGM: Envisioning the future of the legal profession

The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) held its Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on 19 and 20 April, under the theme ‘Envisioning the future […]

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Criminal Law Committee meeting summary 

By Kevin O’Reilly The Law Society of South Africa’s (LSSA) Criminal Law Committee (the Committee) met on 20 March 2024 to discuss a number of issues within its area of […]

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National Efficiency Enhancement Committee meet

The National Efficiency Enhancement Committee (NEEC) was formed in 2012 with the aim of prioritising and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the justice system. Chaired by the Chief Justice, […]

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Safeguarding the perception on the legal profession – explicit and implicit expectations of clients

Legal services fall within the professional services industry. A professional services industry ‘refers to any business, department, or individual whose core output is a service or expertise rather than a […]

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Validity of mine closure plans approved prior to the introduction of the One Environmental System

Given the need to phase out fossil fuel based mining activities due to climate change related commitments the clash between the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and the […]

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The untold dilemma of loss of support RAF claims in customary marriages

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a statutory board enacted in terms of the Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996. The board was established to offer compensation for any […]

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South African economic trends and workplace mental health: Employer-employee responsibilities

By Kyle Bester and Prof Nombulelo Mabeka The economy from a global perspective has undergone multiple shifts, this includes the apparent change brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The World […]

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