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South African Legal Practice Council v Kokoloane Cyril Pitjeng (422/2021) [2022] ZAGPPHC 973 (6 December 2022)
The High Court struck an attorney from the roll for persistent non-compliance with statutory duties, including fidelity fund, auditor reports, and fees.
South African Legal Practice Council v Moleko (66719/2020) [2022] ZAGPPHC 129 (16 February 2022)
The court found that the respondent had repeatedly breached the Legal Practice Act and the Code of Conduct by practising without a fidelity fund certificate, failing to submit auditor's reports, neglecting to pay membership fees, and disregarding disciplinary proceedings. While some lapses were attributed to incompetence and inattention rather than dishonesty, the cumulative effect of these breaches rendered the respondent guilty of unprofessional conduct. However, the court concluded that the respondent remains fit to practise as an attorney, but that a reprimand would be insufficient given…
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South African Legal Practice Council v Mohamed (66706/20) [2021] ZAGPPHC 786 (9 November 2021)
The High Court suspended an attorney for two years for practising without a valid Fidelity Fund certificate and failing to meet LPC reporting and practice-management requirements.
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