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Maartens v South African Legal Practice Council (19239/2022) [2024] ZAGPPHC 610 (4 June 2024)
The High Court dismissed an attorney’s re-admission application, finding she had not shown genuine reform, full candour, or fitness to return to practice.
South African Legal Practice Council v Mokhele (2433/2023) [2024] ZAFSHC 8; [2024] 2 All SA 272 (FB) (8 January 2024)
The respondent misappropriated trust monies in two separate matters, failed to account for funds, and acted dishonestly and recklessly in his dealings with clients and the Legal Practice Council. His conduct demonstrated a lack of honesty and integrity, which are essential qualities for an attorney. The respondent attempted to conceal his actions, made false statements, and failed to take responsibility, even when confronted with evidence. Repayment of the misappropriated funds did not mitigate the seriousness of his misconduct. Procedural fairness was observed, and the absence of a disciplin…
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Legal Practice Council (KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office) v Rajkoomar and Another (5603/19P) [2023] ZAKZPHC 60 (9 June 2023)
High Court disciplinary matter against an attorney referred to oral evidence on disputed trust-account and accounting issues; costs reserved.
Vatsha v Johannesburg Society of Advocates (0978/2021) [2023] ZAGPJHC 453 (10 May 2023)
The court found that the applicant failed to demonstrate the requisite qualities of honesty, integrity, and full disclosure necessary for admission as an advocate. The applicant's accounts of his criminal conduct were inconsistent and evasive, and he did not provide substantive evidence of self-awareness or reformation of character. The lack of full and frank disclosure, especially regarding the details of his meeting with the Legal Practice Council and the circumstances of his criminal convictions, indicated a deficiency in character. Expressions of remorse were deemed insufficient without c…
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South African Legal Practice Council v Harper and Another (51846/2021) [2021] ZAGPJHC 829 (21 December 2021)
Urgent relief against an attorney over trust-account misappropriation was partly granted: the court appointed a curator, but refused suspension or striking off.
South African Legal Practice Council v Majola (2260/2019) [2021] ZAECGHC 82 (7 September 2021)
The High Court struck an attorney off the roll after finding he failed to account properly for client funds in three property matters and was not fit to practise.
South African Legal Practice Council v Dube (23500/2020) [2021] ZAGPPHC 586 (27 August 2021)
The court found that the respondent had pleaded guilty to all charges at the disciplinary hearing, including misappropriation of client funds, failure to account, and overreaching. The respondent's explanations and subsequent recanting of his pleas were inconsistent and unsupported by credible evidence. The respondent failed to provide proper accounting to his client, did not produce a valid contingency fee agreement, and did not adequately explain the circumstances surrounding disputed payments. The court held that the respondent's conduct, particularly regarding the Mazive complaint and his…
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Legal Practice Council v Naicker and Another (2788/2019P) [2020] ZAKZPHC 68 (6 November 2020)
The court found a legal practitioner misused trust funds and lied about payment status, but imposed a two-year suspension rather than striking off.
South African Legal Practice Council v Bobotyana (2259/2019) [2020] ZAECGHC 114; [2020] 4 All SA 827 (ECG) (13 October 2020)
The court struck an attorney from the roll after finding he misappropriated over R2 million in trust money under false pretences and showed no remorse.
KwaZulu-Natal Law Society v Khumalo and Another (592/17P) [2020] ZAKZPHC 3 (27 January 2020)
High Court strike-off case against an attorney for fraudulent audit reports, trust-account discrepancies, and alleged misappropriation of trust money.
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