Cape Law Society

The Cape Law Society is the statutory body responsible for the administration of the Attorneys' Profession in the Western, Eastern and Northern Cape.

Law Society Notices & Updates

2012 Version of the Legal Practice Bill
18 May 2012

The latest version of the Legal Practice Bill is now available via the Department of Justice website.

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Feb 2012 Attorneys Admission Examination - Oral Schedule for Cape Town and George
25 April 2012

The oral schedule with respect to candidates who wrote examinations in Cape Town and George is now available. Please see the list of results in order to establish whether you qualify for an oral.

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Feb 2012 Attorneys Admission Examination Results Now Available
25 April 2012

The results for the Attorneys Admission Examinations written on 21 and 22 February 2012 are now available.

Results are released strictly in accordance with alloted examination numbers.

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Joint press release by Law Society of South Africa and Competition Commission - Professional Rules governing the Attorneys Profession
17 April 2012

The LSSA and Competition Commission have jointly made available a PRESS RELEASE on the outcome of a high level meeting between the Competition Commission and the LSSA regarding the Exemption Application decision by the Commission.

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Chief Masters Directives 1 and 2 of 2012
14 March 2012

The following Directives, as issused by the Chief Master are now available:

1. Directive 1 - Payment of Fees; and
2. Directive 2 - Keeping of Stats

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Revised Higher Education Qualifications Framework (HEQF)
10 March 2012

Department of Higher Education and Training has released the (revised) Higher Education Qualifications Framework (HEQF)and the sub-frameworks for General and Further Education and Training and Trades and Occupations for comment. It was published on 23 December 2011, in the Government Gazette No. 34883, Notice No 913

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Vacancy at Cape Law Society - Position of Director
27 February 2012

The Cape Law Society seeks to appoint a DIRECTOR who will be responsible for its overall effective management.

Clsoing Date for applications is 30 March 2012.

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Law Society of South Africa Electronic Newsetter No8 Now Available
21 February 2012

Read the latest version of the LSSA electronic Newsletter.

This Newsletter is distributed on a national level to practising attorneys. In the event that you are a practising attorney of the Cape Law Society and have to date not received your copy of the LSSA Newsletter, please email thergesari@capelawsoc.law.za.

Please note that the Newsletter is sent directly by the LAW SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA.

Promotion of Acccess to Information Act (PAIA)
21 February 2012

Visit the South African Human Rights Commission website for further information (including, guidance, compliance etc)with respect to the PAIA.

You are reminded that exemption from compliance lasts until 31 December 2015. Please read the LSSA Newsletter 8 regarding further particulars relating to the exemption.

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Registration Forms for the 2012 Professional Examinations Now Available
7 December 2011

Registration Forms for the professional examinations (Attorneys Admission, Notarial Practice and Conveyancing) are now available. There are 2 sittings per each professional examination.

The schedule for the 2012 examinations is as follows:
ATTORNEYS ADMISSION
21 & 22 FEBRUARY 2012 (Closing Date for registration: 30 JANUARY 2012)
21 & 22 AUGUST 2012 (Closing Date for registration: 30 JULY 2012)

CONVEYANCING
09 MAY 2012(Closing Date for registration: 17 APRIL 2012)
12 SEPTEMBER 2012 ((Closing Date for registration: 21 AUGUST 2012)

NOTARIAL PRACTICE
13 JUNE 2012(Closing Date for registration: 22 MAY 2012)
10 OCTOBER 2012 ((Closing Date for registration: 18 SEPTEMBER 2012)

Please take heed of the closing dates as late registrations are not accepted under any circumstances.

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Draft Mediation Rules as Approved by the Rules Board on 19 November 2011
7 December 2011

Members are advised that a Draft Set of Mediation Rules was approved by the Rules Board on 19 November 2011.

Insofar as it relates to the Application of the Rules, members are referred to Clause 13 of the Rules, which reads as follows:
(1) These rules will apply to the High Courts and the Magistrates courts.
(2) These rules do not replace any of the rules of the High Court or the Magistrates’
courts, which must continue to apply either before commencement of or after the
conclusion of mediation proceedings.
(3) These rules will come into operation on a date to be determined by the Minister and
for such period or periods as the Minister may determine

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Vacancies
21 November 2011

To view various available vacancies within the Legal Profession, please visit the Documents section of this website.

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Amendment to Cape Law Society Rules Gazetted on 21 Oct 2011
25 October 2011

View Goverment Gazette..

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Cape Town Masters Office - Official Hours
12 October 2011

The official hours for the Cape Town Master’s Office are from 07:45 to 13:00. The Master requests members to adhere to these office hours and suggests that appointment with the staff member be made prior to visiting the office.

If you have concerns about these official hours, kindly send your submissions to the Society’s Professional Affairs Department by e-mail cls@capelawsoc.law.za or fax (021) 443 6751/2.

Amendment of Consolidated Practice Notes - Western Cape High Court
30 September 2011

The Western Cape High Court Consolidated Practice Notes have been amended..

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FIC - Updated Notice to Attorneys
9 September 2011

Members are referred to an updated notice from the FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE dealing with the following:

REGISTRATION OBLIGATION OF ATTORNEYS ITO THE FIC ACT;
ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY OF THE CENTRE;
APPEAL BOARD;
CASH THRESHHOLD REPORTING;
SUSPICIOUS AND UNUSUAL TRANSACTION REPORTING; and
FEEDBACK and ENQUIRIES.

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Legal Practice Bill
31 August 2011

The Legal Practice Bill process has been delayed. Visit the Law Society of South Africa website for up to date information in this regard.

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FATF - Guidance on Financial Inclusion
19 August 2011

See the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) guide on anti money laudering and terrorist measures and Financial Inclusion..

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Practice Support
16 August 2011

See the latest Practice Support Circulars under Practice Support in the Members Services section or access via the Documents section whilst logged into the MEMBER ACCESS area.

Summary of Resolutions Passed at the 2010 AGM of the Cape Law Society
12 August 2011

As per the July 2011 CLS Newsletter, a summary of Resolutions taken at the 2010 Annual General Meeting is now available in the Members Services section of the website.

Access the Summary by logging in with your User ID and Password and thereafter click on Members Services. The summary may be located in the Documents section and is categorised under AGM Minutes.

Any difficulties experienced with logging in may be sent to thergesari@capelawsoc.law.za.

FIC - Frequently Asked Questions
23 June 2011

Visit the FAQ section of the FIC website which may assist in clarifying issues....

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FIC - Recommendation for Continuation of Registration
2 March 2011

The dealine for registration was 1 March 2011, however FIC has strongly receommended that those institutions who have not as yet registered attend to this as soon as possible.

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Warnings on FIC Act - Registration Scams
25 February 2011

The Financial Intelligence Centre has issued warnings of scams via email and/or other methods in terms of registration in terms of the FIC Act.

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Financial Intelligence Centre Act - Law Societies as Supervisory Body
8 February 2011

In terms of the recent amendments to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, the Cape Law Society is now a supervisory body. The Society is in the process of defining the way it will exercise its responsibilities as a supervisory body. Members are at this stage however reminded that the consequences of non-compliance with the Act are very serious and members are requested to ensure that they compliant. You need to access the website of the Financial Intelligence Centre website www.fic.gov.za to register as an accountable institution. A Circular setting out the Requirements for attorneys is available.

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FICA-Cash Threshold Reporting
23 October 2010

The Financial Intelligence Centre introduced new reporting obligations for attorneys which came into operation on 4 October 2010. Attorneys are required to report all cash transactions (domestic and foreign notes and coins and travellers cheques above R25 000.

Please see FIC Update to Attorneys calling upon attorneys to acquire login credentials for electronic submission of cashthreshold reports.