When is a debt not a “debt”?
Once upon a time, not too long ago, the word “debt”1 in the 1969 Prescription Act (the “Act”)2 covered just about any obligation to...
Looking back at the regulatory changes that took place in 2018
While 2018 was a challenging and dynamic year for business professionals in the legal and regulatory domain, it was also a year of great...
Law Society of South Africa Urges Zimbabwean Government to Restore Order
The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) is deeply concerned about developments in Zimbabwe and it urges the Zimbabwean government to normalise the situation...
Law Society Welcomes Concourt Judgement Relating to the SADC Tribunal
The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) welcomes the Constitutional Court judgment which confirmed that former President Jacob Zuma’s participation in the decision-making process...
Deeds Office says e-DRS Roll-out in 3 Years
Yip, you are not seeing things, The Chief Registrar of Deeds reported this at the stakeholder’s engagement meeting held at Pietermaritzburg Deeds Office last...
Law Society Launches Independent Whistle-Blowing Channels to Report Exam Leaks
The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) has appointed an independent law firm to investigate the leakage of the August 2018 Attorneys Admission Examination...
Law Society Clarifies Confusion Relating to Its Continuation Under The Legal Practice Act
The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) continues into the Legal Practice Act dispensation as a voluntary, representative, professional interest body for attorneys.
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Law Society Urges All to Support Efforts to Transform The Legal Profession
The first election period for the new Legal Practice Council (LPC) closed at 12 noon today, 3 October 2018. Throughout the nomination and election...
LSSA Checklist to be used a guideline when applying for transfer duty receipts
The Law Society has sent out a conveyancers’ checklist of guidelines that may be followed by conveyancers when applying for transfer duty receipts, we...
Law Society Welcomes Election Process for Legal Practice Council; Urges Practitioners to Participate
The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Adv Michael Masutha, that the elections for...
Expropriation without Compensation
The Council of the Cape Law Society (Council) views the current debate around expropriation without compensation (EWC) and land reform in South Africa with...
BRICS Legal Forum Declaration Signed in Cape Town
The BRICS Legal Forum finalised its meeting and conference in Cape Town on the 24 August 2018 and here is the final declaration that...
