Legal Articles and Guides
Dis-chem probes massive data breach
Dis-Chem has confirmed an investigation into a data breach of 3.6m people’s personal information. An EWN report notes that the company confirmed that ‘no identification numbers, medical, financial or banking information was contained in this database’.
Attorney questions 15-month delay in delivering judgment
A judgment reserved in the Western Cape High Court has been delayed for about 15 months in a matter about emergency housing for families facing evictions in the Drakenstein Municipality.
Gupta lawyers part company with BDK
BDK Attorneys, long considered to be the bedrock of the Gupta family’s legal defence in SA, has undergone a significant makeover, leaving it with no Gupta business.
Malema calls for Zondo to be held accountable
EFF leader Julius Malema has added his voice to calls for Chief Justice Raymond Zondo to be held to account for suggesting President Cyril Ramaphosa’s election saved the country.
Parliament approved R22m giant flag
Despite the outcry, the Department of Sports, Arts & Culture is going ahead with its R22m monumental flag project.
Mkhwebane has lost her moral authority
‘While Busisiwe Mkhwebane still occupies the office of Public Protector, it may be that whatever legitimacy she enjoyed when she arrived in late 2016, whatever moral authority she has had, is either ebbing or has gone completely.’
Mkhwebane SMS saga shakes credibility of judges
It is ‘common cause’ that the SMS sent by Ismail Abramjee to Andrew Breitenbach – that Abramjee ‘had it on very good authority’ that Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s rescission case was going to be dismissed by the Constitutional Court – was fake.
Deputy PP denies investigating Abramjee SMS
Deputy Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has clarified that she is not involved in an investigation into the 'leaked' Ismail Abramjee SMS regarding a pending decision by the Constitutional Court.
Don't confuse community service with pro bono
Government’s proposed compulsory community service for lawyers is a noble plan, but needs to be properly structured, especially for candidate attorneys entering the sector, says the Law Society of SA (LSSA).
Millions of Dis-Chem customers affected by hack
Dis-Chem has issued a notice on its website alerting customers that one of its third-party service providers suffered a data compromise, affecting 3.68m of its customers.
Mkhwebane dodges questions about litigation bills
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane yesterday dodged questions from MPs concerned about how much her office had incurred in litigation costs linked to her reports being overturned and her bid to escape impeachment.
Hlophe to appeal High Court misconduct ruling
As predicted last week, Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe will appeal a High Court decision not to set aside gross misconduct findings against him.
Major backlog despite new SAPS computer system
Despite implementing a new Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) in January, the police are already facing a backlog of more than 85 000 for police clearance certificates and firearm licence applications collectively.
Community service proposed for legal professionals
The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development has called for public comment on mandatory community service for legal professionals. A Business Tech report notes the Legal Practice Act compels the Minister to prescribe the requirements for community service after consultation with the Legal Practice Council.
Hlophe shredded by hard-hitting ruling
In a bitter blow for Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe, the Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) has rejected his bid to set aside gross misconduct findings against him, warning that his narrow interpretation of the Constitution would leave the JSC paralysed to ‘ensure his own immunity’.
