South African Legal Practice Council v Segaole (2977/2021) [2024] ZAGPPHC 1239 (28 November 2024)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
2977/2021
Judges
Collis, Bam
The High Court struck an attorney from the roll after repeated regulatory breaches, dishonesty under oath, failure to comply with Council directives, and contempt of a suspension order.
South African Legal Practice Council v Kgaphola and Another (12379/2021) [2022] ZAGPPHC 537 (22 July 2022)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
12379/2021
Judges
MNGQIBISA-THUSI, V M NQUMSE
The court dismissed an application to suspend or strike an attorney from the roll, finding the alleged breaches were not proved or serious enough for discipline.
South African Legal Practice Council v Ntsie (52311/19) [2022] ZAGPPHC 131 (8 March 2022)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
52311/19
Judges
Tlhapi VV, Bokako T
The court found that the respondent had committed numerous contraventions of the Legal Practice Act, the Rules, and the Code of Conduct, including misappropriation and mismanagement of trust funds, failure to account to clients, practising without a fidelity fund certificate, and refusal to cooperate with investigations. The respondent failed to provide meaningful explanations or supporting evidence for the majority of complaints and relied on bare denials. The court held that the respondent's conduct amounted to dishonesty and a serious dereliction of duty, rendering him unfit to practise as…
South African Legal Practice Council v Chetty (10029/2020) [2021] ZAWCHC 25 (12 February 2021)
Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
10029/2020
Judges
E T Steyn, J I Cloete
The High Court struck an attorney off the roll after she admitted misappropriating trust funds over a prolonged period. She must also provide accounting records and pay costs.
