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Civil Procedure [2016] ZAECGHC 118

Ex parte: Mdyogolo (55/15)

Ex parte: Mdyogolo (55/15) [2016] ZAECGHC 118; 2017 (1) SA 432 (ECG) (28 October 2016)

High Court refused an application to admit Ntsikeleo Mdyogolo as an attorney, finding his robbery explanation false and inconsistent with an honest, fit and proper character.

  • Admission To Attorney Roll
  • Fit And Proper Person
  • Criminal Conviction
  • Ethical Standards
  • Attorney-admission
  • Fit-and-proper-person
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Civil Procedure [2010] ZAKZPHC 83

KwaZulu-Natal Law Society v Singh (1074/10)

KwaZulu-Natal Law Society v Singh (1074/10) [2010] ZAKZPHC 83 (12 December 2010)

The respondent misappropriated trust monies, failed to provide the required Rule 21A certificate, and did not maintain proper financial records. He did not make full and frank disclosure, attempted to shift blame, and demonstrated a lack of insight into the seriousness of his conduct. The court found that these actions are incompatible with the standards expected of attorneys and amount to criminal conduct. The respondent's gambling addiction and financial distress do not mitigate the gravity of his misconduct. The court concluded that the only appropriate sanction is removal from the roll of…

  • Attorneys Act Removal
  • Misappropriation Of Trust Funds
  • Professional Misconduct
  • Fit And Proper Person
  • Ethical Standards
  • Rule 21a Certificate
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