Courts improve case finalisation rates

The country's courts are continuously improving their case finalisation rates, said Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster Chairperson Jeff Radebe. 21 Feb 2012 13:53

Hands off ConCourt, Black Lawyers' Association says

According to News24, the Black Lawyers' Association (BLA) said that the executive and the legislature do not have the power to amend or review the Constitutional Court's powers. 21 Feb 2012 10:09

Serious crime levels decline

[Francis Hweshe] The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster has revealed that serious crime levels have declined by 5% in the last three years. 21 Feb 2012 09:23

Medical Parole Advisory Board appointed

A newly established Medical Parole Advisory Board has been appointed to look into all seriously and terminally ill inmates who have submitted reports requesting to be released on medical grounds, the Justice, Crime Prevention and Safety (JCPS) Cluster chairperson and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe, has announced. 20 Feb 2012 12:37

State Security to handle cyber-crime policy

[Paul Vecchiatto] Government will make cyber crime and security a priority for this year with the transfer of responsibility from the Department of Communications to that of State Security, says Justice & Constitutional Affairs Minister Jeff Radebe. 20 Feb 2012 12:20

The changing landscape of third-party compensation in SA

[Roy Barendse] As users of motorised transport, we are exposed daily to the possibility of being involved in a road accident. So it is important to consider how disability (or death) as a result of a road accident will affect you, what compensation you or your dependants can recover in terms of current legislation and to what extent you need to review your personal insurance portfolio. 20 Feb 2012 12:06

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Owning Creativity. Adams & Adams protects the creations of the human mind at Design Indaba

Internationally-acclaimed Intellectual Property practice Adams & Adams has been appointed the official attorneys and associate sponsor of the seventeenth annual Design Indaba. 14 Feb 2012 18:36

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NGO Molteno Institute in amicable settlement with the National Lotteries Board

The National Lotteries Board has acted swiftly in responding to proceedings instituted by NGO Molteno Language and Literacy Institute, represented by law firm Adams & Adams last week. 10 Feb 2012 11:56

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Molteno to take National Lottery to court

The Molteno Institute for Language and Literacy is taking the National Lottery to court over claims of corruption in the reversal of a decision to award R20 million per year to the non-governmental organisation (NGO). 8 Feb 2012 18:43

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Top SA law firms merge intellectual property practices

Bowman Gilfillan and Adams & Adams have agreed in principle to merge Bowman Gilfillan's intellectual property law practice with Adams & Adams on 1 March. This merger will enhance the position of Adams & Adams as the largest intellectual property law firm throughout Africa, and across the Southern Hemisphere. 26 Jan 2012 09:31

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Botswana launches Competition Authority

Botswana's Minister of Trade and Industry, Dorcas Makgatho-Malesu, has officially launched the country's Competition Authority's office in Gaborone. 25 Jan 2012 09:42