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In today's digital age, the lines between freedom of speech and defamation have become blurred. With the ease of sharing information, it is crucial to understand what constitutes defamation of character, its implications, and the legal consequences it carries. Let’s navigate the fine line between expressing opinions and damaging someone's reputation.
Debt collection is vital to the operation of any business. It is the method of seeking payment of debts owed by businesses or individuals (debtors) when they default on their repayments.
Although debt collection is such an important aspect of business, not many people know what the process of debt collection is in South Africa. The discussion below is an attempt to give you a better understanding of this vital process.
It is no secret that the legal field is over-saturated. This is why it is so important for attorneys to ensure that they stand out from the crowd.
It is imperative that an attorney equips herself/himself with certain skills to build a reputation as formidable in her/his field.
These skills, however basic, will serve an attorney well over the duration of their career. These skills will contribute to a successful career as an attorney but are also transferable to other professions.
There are 9 essential skills an attorney should possess to thrive:
Are you a law student or graduate anxious about finding a job? The key to standing out from the competing applicants, when applying for a law firm position, is to be intentional, prepared, and equipped. In most cases, your CV determines a recruiter’s first impression of you and has the power to make or break your chances of landing an interview. To get noticed by the law firm of your choice, and improve your chances of getting a job, consider the following when creating your CV and/or cover letter.
The Legal Practice Council’s recent directive has significant implications for law firms employing candidate attorneys. Effective 3 August 2026, the LPC has withdrawn its 2022 remote-working notice and confirmed that candidate attorneys must comply strictly with Rule 22.1.3.1.
Workplace injuries and occupational diseases can have significant consequences for both employees and employers. South Africa's Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, commonly known as COIDA, provides a framework for compensating employees who suffer work-related injuries, illnesses, or death while also setting out important obligations for employers.
"I am currently an Associate at Van Der Spuy & Partners, where I also manage the firm's debt collection matters and correspondent work. I was admitted as an attorney on 6 March 2026 and joined the firm on 9 March 2026.
I hold a BCom (Law) and a postgraduate LLB from Stellenbosch University. Thereafter I completed my articles at Faure & Faure, where I gained experience in estates, civil litigation, and family law."
If you are a candidate attorney preparing for your board examinations, there is a good chance you have already heard discussions about the move from the traditional four-paper structure to a new five-paper syllabus, initially announced in March 2025. These notices have, however, been replaced by the notice sent out by the LPC on 26 August 2026, titled Transitional arrangemen
Jared Ishmael attended the LPC-accredited Advanced trial advocacy course in June 2026.
Candidates who demonstrate their competence during this course receive a certificate enabling them to apply to the Legal Practice Council (LPC) for the -
The template pack includes: